Snake Catcher Narellan

Narellan Creek is part of a wider living landscape

Narellan sits within Camden’s changing mix of established neighbourhoods, newer housing and open land. Narellan Creek belongs to the Nepean catchment; Camden’s other major catchment is Wianamatta South Creek. Council’s waterway information explains the distinction.

The district’s shale country has rolling hills and broad valleys, with remnant Cumberland Plain vegetation and creek corridors between developed areas. That is useful context for a sighting near a drainage line or an estate boundary, but it is not evidence that a specific property is infested.

Two locally documented species

Camden Council identifies eastern brown and red-bellied black snakes among the common venomous snakes in the Camden area. Open land and damp creek edges offer different conditions, and an animal may also pass through a garden or seek cover around a building.

Do not rely on a brown body or a glimpse of dark scales to identify the snake. Stay back, secure pets where safe, and describe the sighting. If you already have a photograph taken without approaching, tell us when and where it was taken.

New houses and established gardens need different details

On a building site, identify the entrance, the person responsible for access and any equipment operating near the sighting. Leave pipes, sheeting and materials where they are until the area has been assessed. A snake that was visible beneath one item can become much harder to locate after a hurried search.

At home, report whether it is beside the shed, under a deck or inside the building. Keep children and pets away from that route. Do not ask a neighbour to catch it or use a hose to push it out. A calm call with accurate information is the better first step.

Booking for Narellan and neighbouring estates

Say whether your address is Narellan, Narellan Vale, Harrington Park or another nearby suburb; they are not interchangeable when arranging access. Give the street number and any gate instructions. We confirm availability and the call-out arrangements before sending a catcher.

The job may involve locating the animal, assessing accessible shelter and capturing it for humane relocation when possible. If it is no longer visible, ask what an inspection can realistically achieve and what the fee covers if it is not found.

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 I cut the grass immediately after a sighting?

Not while the animal may be in that area. Mowing or clearing can disturb it and bring you closer without warning. Once the immediate concern is resolved, routine maintenance can improve visibility: keep well-used paths clear, reduce loose clutter and secure feed that attracts rodents.

Can a creek-side garden be made snake-proof?

No practical garden maintenance can guarantee that a passing snake will never enter. Aim for safer visibility around the house and good storage habits. Keep natural creek habitat intact and follow council requirements for vegetation and waterways.

More Macarthur information

See Camden, Campbelltown and the Macarthur service area. These pages cover different local situations; for the animal you can see now, call with your own address.