A family in Engadine, in Sydney’s south, received an unforgettable surprise when they discovered a large diamond python (Morelia spilota spilota) curled up inside their children’s playroom. The unexpected visitor had settled among the toys and appeared quite comfortable in its temporary indoor retreat. Unsure how the snake had entered the house, the residents wisely moved the children and pets to another room, closed the playroom door and called Harley from Snakes in the City on 0411 103 488.
Harley arrived promptly and identified the beautifully patterned reptile as a diamond python, a non-venomous native snake found in bushland and national parks around Sydney. Diamond pythons are recognisable by their dark bodies covered with cream or yellow markings, and they sometimes enter homes while looking for warmth, shelter or prey such as rats and mice. Although their size can be intimidating, they are generally slow-moving and present much less danger than Sydney’s venomous snake species.
The photograph shows Harley calmly supporting the python after expertly removing it from the playroom. His experience and qualifications enabled him to control the large snake without causing unnecessary stress or damaging anything inside the home. The python was safely secured, transported from the property and prepared for humane release in suitable habitat. For the family, the children’s playroom was soon returned to normal—although every toy snake was probably inspected much more carefully afterwards.
Anyone who discovers a snake inside a house should remain calm, keep children and pets well away, and avoid trying to touch, trap or chase it. Where possible, close internal doors to contain the snake, place a towel beneath the door gap and observe its location from a safe distance. Do not assume that a snake is harmless based only on its colour or markings; contact an experienced Sydney snake catcher for proper identification and removal.
Snakes in the City provides professional snake removal across the whole Greater Sydney area, including Engadine, the Sutherland Shire, Western Sydney, the North Shore, the Northern Beaches, the Hills District, the Hawkesbury and surrounding suburbs. Anyone searching for a snake catcher Sydney, an emergency snake removal service, or a trusted snake catcher near me can call Harley on 0411 103 488. He is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide prompt, professional and affordable assistance with snakes in homes, gardens and commercial premises.