Reptile Relocation Sydney
Fast, licensed reptile relocation across Sydney, 24/7.
Finding an unexpected reptile inside your home, workplace or another high-use area can be stressful. Whether it is a snake, blue tongue lizard or another native reptile, attempting to catch or relocate it without the correct training can place both you and the animal at risk.
Snakes in the City provides professional reptile relocation across Sydney, with qualified and licensed handlers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We safely remove snakes and other reptiles from residential, commercial and public properties throughout the Sydney CBD and metropolitan region.
Every animal is handled carefully, contained securely and relocated in a humane manner that minimises unnecessary stress or injury.
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Licensed Reptile Handlers
Qualified handlers for safe reptile capture, containment and relocation across Sydney.
24/7 Sydney Response
Available day and night for urgent reptile removal from homes, businesses and public-facing properties.
Safe and Humane Relocation
Reptiles are handled carefully and relocated in accordance with applicable NSW wildlife requirements.
Native reptiles are protected in New South Wales. Catch and release licences allow suitably qualified handlers to legally remove reptiles from homes, businesses, backyards and other properties while meeting requirements for human safety and animal welfare.
A reptile should not simply be picked up and released somewhere else. Safe relocation requires correct species identification, appropriate handling equipment, knowledge of defensive behaviour, secure containment and transport, consideration of the animal’s condition, compliance with licence requirements, selection of an appropriate release location, and accurate capture and release records.
Our licensed reptile handlers understand how to assess each situation and determine the safest response for the animal, occupants and surrounding community.
IF YOU SEE A REPTILE:
- STAY CALM
- KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY
- DO NOT TOUCH OR TRAP IT
- AVOID BLOCKING IT’S ESCAPE ROUTE
- WATCH WHERE IT GOES FROM A SAFE DISTANCE
- TAKE A PHOTO ONLY IF SAFE
- CALL 0411 103 488
Need snake removal in Sydney?
Sydney is home to a wide range of native reptiles. Some are harmless, while others may be venomous or capable of causing injury when frightened.
Our reptile relocation service may assist with:
- Venomous and non-venomous snakes
- Pythons
- Blue tongue lizards
- Skinks
- Water dragons
- Other native lizards
- Reptiles trapped inside buildings
- Reptiles exposed to immediate danger
- Unidentified reptiles requiring professional assessment
The appropriate response depends on the species, location and condition of the animal. A blue tongue resting safely in a garden, for example, may not need to be moved. A snake inside a bedroom, however, requires immediate professional attention.
Our handler will assess whether removal is necessary rather than relocating wildlife without a valid reason.
Reptile relocation should be completed by professionals who understand animal behaviour, safe handling and NSW wildlife requirements.
Snakes in the City provides:
- 24/7 reptile removal throughout Sydney
- Licensed reptile handlers
- Safe and humane capture methods
- Residential and commercial call outs
- Strata and public property assistance
- Current police checks
- Current first aid qualifications
- Site inspections and consultation
- Snake awareness presentations
- Practical prevention advice
The company states that each of its handlers has at least 10 years of experience working with reptiles. Its team is licensed, comprehensively insured and trained in the handling and care of Australian wildlife.
01.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
When you call, we gather practical information about the sighting, including your location, where the reptile was last seen, whether it is indoors or outdoors, its approximate size and appearance, whether children or animals are nearby, whether it appears injured, and whether it can leave the area independently.
A clear photograph may assist with identification, but safety should always come first.
02.
Prompt Attendance
A qualified reptile handler attends the property with appropriate capture, containment and personal safety equipment.
Snakes in the City provides an immediate response service throughout Greater Sydney and is available every day of the year.
03.
Site Inspection
The handler assesses the reptile’s position and the surrounding area before attempting capture. This may include checking behind furniture, appliances, boxes, garden materials or other likely hiding places.
04.
Safe Capture
The reptile is captured using handling methods suitable for its species, size and location. Unnecessary contact is avoided to reduce stress and the risk of injury.
05.
Secure Containment
Once captured, the animal is placed in an appropriate secure container for transport. Different reptiles require different containment and handling considerations.
06.
Practical Property Advice
Where appropriate, we can identify the likely reason the reptile entered the area and recommend practical ways to reduce future encounters.
People contact Snakes in the City for reptile removal when has been seen in areas where people, pets, staff or customers regularly move around.
Common reptile call out locations include:
- Backyards
- Garden beds
- Roof spaces
- Ceiling cavities
- Garages
- Sheds
- Decks and verandahs
- Courtyards
- Strata common areas
- Around aviaries or pet enclosures
We provide reptile removal and relocation throughout Greater Sydney, including:
- Sydney CBD
- Lower and Upper North Shore
- Northern Beaches
- Eastern Suburbs
- Inner West
- Western Sydney
- Hills District
- South West Sydney
- Sutherland Shire
- Surrounding metropolitan suburbs
Call 0411 103 488 to confirm availability in your suburb.
Are you available for emergency reptile removal?
Yes. Snakes in the City provides reptile removal services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout Greater Sydney.
Can I relocate a reptile myself?
You should not attempt to capture or relocate an unidentified reptile. Some species are venomous, and native reptiles are protected under NSW legislation. Licensed handlers operate under conditions designed to protect people and animal welfare.
Do all reptiles need to be removed?
No. A healthy reptile living safely outdoors may not require relocation. Removal is generally most appropriate when the animal is inside a building, trapped, injured or creating an immediate safety concern.
What happens after the reptile is captured?
The animal is contained securely, transported safely and relocated in accordance with relevant licence conditions.
Do you remove reptiles from businesses?
Yes. We attend offices, warehouses, retail premises, schools, construction sites, industrial facilities and other commercial properties.
What should I do when the reptile disappears?
Note exactly where it was last seen. Do not place your hands beneath furniture, inside boxes or into gaps. Keep children and pets away and allow the handler to inspect likely hiding places.
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Do not put yourself, other occupants or the animal at risk by attempting a capture without the correct training and equipment.
Keep children and pets away, observe the reptile from a safe distance and contact a licensed professional.