Large red-bellied black snake removed from a Seven Hills warehouse yard

A warehouse yard is built for work: deliveries, vehicles and people moving between buildings. A large red-bellied black snake on the hardstand was an unexpected addition at this Seven Hills property—and a good reason to call someone experienced. The warehouse contacted Snakes in the City. One of our experienced catchers attended, removed the snake and […]
Red-bellied black snake removed from a Silverwater warehouse

A warehouse is the last place most people expect to find a venomous snake. But that was the situation facing the owners of a warehouse on Carnarvon Street, Silverwater, when a red-bellied black snake was discovered inside. The owners called Snakes in the City. Our catcher attended promptly, expertly secured and removed the snake, then […]
Builders find a Diamond Python in Eastwood’s Threlfall Street

Builders in Threlfall Street, Eastwood, came across an unexpected visitor: a Diamond Python. They called Snakes in the City, and a catcher soon attended to secure the snake and humanely relocate it. It was a local encounter with one of Sydney’s native pythons, and a useful reminder that a snake at a work site is […]
Red-bellied Black Snake Found in a Toongabbie Back Garden

A snake in the back garden changes what a homeowner needs from the day: space to keep everyone away, and someone experienced to call. At a property on Elfrieda Street, Toongabbie, Snakes in the City was called and found a red-bellied black snake in the owner’s back garden. This local call-out is a reminder that […]
Tree snake removed from a Dorset Street front yard in Northbridge

On a sunny Sunday morning, Snakes in the City received a call about a tree snake in the front yard of a property on Dorset Street, Northbridge. An experienced catcher from our network was soon on site, located the snake and removed it. The next step was humane relocation. This call-out is one example of […]
A Diamond Python Finds a Sunny Back Porch in Killarney Heights

Snakes in the City — Local field story A sunny back porch in Killarney Heights became an unexpected resting place for a beautiful Diamond Python. Harley from Snakes in the City attended the property and safely captured and humanely relocated the snake. The homeowners were grateful to have it moved, but its striking markings also […]
Eight Tree Snakes Found Together in a Cammeray Backyard

Eight common tree snakes were safely captured and relocated after they were found sharing a sunny rockery in a Cammeray backyard on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Field story by Snakes in the City · 16 September 2026 Two of eight common tree snakes found basking in a Cammeray rockery. Photo: Harley Jones / Snakes in […]
All-clear at Hawkesbury Hospital after suspected snake concern

Blog & field stories · By Snakes in the City · Published 13 September 2026 A rustle near an ambulance bay was enough to prompt a careful response at Hawkesbury District Hospital in Windsor. Concerned that a venomous reptile might be nearby, hospital staff called Snakes in the City. A catcher attended, thoroughly checked the […]
A Broad-Headed Snake Found Among Leaf Litter at Pennant Hills
A flash of black and cream among the leaves at a Pennant Hills property led to a cautious call-out involving a broad-headed snake. A broad-headed snake photographed among leaf litter at Pennant Hills before its safe removal. The resident had noticed the distinctive markings near the edge of a garden bed. The snake was partly […]
Two Snakes in Lane Cove Leaf Litter Needed a Patient Search
What first looked like a single snake moving through dry leaves at a Lane Cove property became a more careful job when a second movement was noticed nearby. A native snake moving through leaf litter near a Lane Cove property before safe removal. The resident had been tidying the edge of the garden when the […]
