Snake Catcher Campbelltown

A city with bushland close by

Campbelltown’s developed neighbourhoods sit close to the Georges River bushland corridor. Simmo’s Beach and the Woolwash are part of the district’s river landscape, while residential streets, recreation grounds and commercial sites bring people into contact with planted and grassy edges. These are landscape features, not a list of current snake hotspots.

The distinction matters when you call: an animal on an open playing surface is easier to locate than one that has slipped into vegetation beyond a fence. Give the last confirmed spot and a safe access point. Campbelltown Council publishes local snake advice for residents.

At training, school or a community event

Stop activity around the sighting and move the group to a separate safe area. Ask one organiser to speak with the catcher and another to keep people from wandering back. Avoid having several people surround the snake to “keep it there”.

Snakes in the City has published a field story about an eastern brown snake at Campbelltown soccer training. For any new incident, we still need the current location and circumstances; an earlier job does not identify the next snake.

Snakes to be aware of

These species are relevant to the broader south-western Sydney landscape. A dark or brown-coloured snake should never be identified from colour alone.

• Eastern brown snake — a venomous species associated with open country, woodland and disturbed ground.
• Red-bellied black snake — a venomous snake often associated with creeks, dams and other damp habitat.
• Yellow-faced whip snake — a small venomous species; size is no reason to pick up an unfamiliar snake.

Colour alone is not a reliable identification. A photograph taken from an already safe position may help; do not move closer to obtain one.

Making a call-out straightforward

When booking, tell us whether the site is a home, business or managed recreation ground. Confirm who can authorise access and the job fee. We will discuss availability, likely arrival and what is included before dispatch; conditions and existing jobs affect attendance.

On arrival, the catcher works from the reliable sighting information and assesses accessible shelter. Capture and humane relocation are possible when the animal can be located and safely reached. If it has vanished, an inspection has limits. Keep the area quiet instead of trying to flush it out before the catcher arrives.

After the immediate concern

For homes, keep pet feeding areas clean and make stored garden materials easier to see around. For clubs and schools, agree on a simple sighting procedure and who makes the call. Clear instructions are more useful than asking every staff member to become a snake identifier.

A reserve can contain protected wildlife even when no warning sign is visible. Stay on formed paths and keep dogs under control when walking beside bushland.

Medical and veterinary help

Suspected bite to a person: call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Keep the person still and follow the ambulance operator’s instructions. Do not wait for a catcher or try to catch the snake for identification.

Campbelltown and Camden hospitals have emergency departments. For a suspected snakebite, call 000 rather than choosing a hospital or waiting for symptoms.

Possible bite to a pet: contact a vet immediately, even if you cannot see a bite mark. VECA Campbelltown, 5/10 Blaxland Road, Campbelltown. Its 24/7 emergency number is See the provider’s website for contact details.

These services are independent of Snakes in the City. Contact details checked September 2026.

Should play resume once the snake is out of sight?

Not solely for that reason. Keep people away from the affected boundary and discuss the last observation with the catcher or responsible site manager. “We cannot see it” and “it has left the area” are different things.

Across Macarthur

For other nearby locations, see Narellan, Camden and our Macarthur service area.