From the established suburbs of Ku-ring-gai towards Hornsby, we arrange snake removal for homes, strata properties, schools and workplaces. Give us your exact suburb and street address so our office can check the right catcher and access route.
Available 24/7. Ask about the call-out fee, catcher availability and estimated arrival.
“Upper North Shore” describes a wider area than one council boundary. These two directories help you find the relevant local service information.
For Roseville, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble, St Ives, Turramurra, Warrawee and Wahroonga, start with our Ku-ring-gai snake catcher hub. It includes suburb guides, local species information and a documented Turramurra call-out.
For addresses in Hornsby and the surrounding district, use our Hornsby District service directory. If your address is near a suburb boundary, tell us the full address rather than just the regional name.
Looking for a specific suburb? Wahroonga · Warrawee · Turramurra · Pymble · West Pymble
Lane Cove National Park follows both sides of the river, extending through a much wider area than its name might suggest. Its bushland is part of the landscape beside northern Sydney’s residential suburbs.
A reserve, creek or gully can be close to a home without being visible from its front door. For a catcher, the immediate setting matters: a level front lawn calls for different access from a rear garden down a flight of steps.
Tell us whether access is from the street, a side gate, a shared driveway or another entrance. Mention locked gates, steep steps, pets and any part of the property that cannot be approached safely.
A photograph of the access route can be useful if it can be taken without approaching the snake. Do not enter a reserve or follow a snake into vegetation to keep it in view.
Our dispatch guide explains the process. For capture and relocation information, see snake removal in Sydney.
Move people and pets away. Watch only from a safe position and note the last place the snake was seen. Do not move stored materials, reach into a gap or attempt to trap it. For a suspected bite, call 000 immediately.
A golden-crowned snake was found on the front lawn of a Turramurra home by a member of the Snakes in the City team. It was safely captured and humanely relocated.
See the original photograph and read the Turramurra story.
About Harley and his experience · Snakes in the City in the media
At shared properties, keep gate instructions and an on-site contact available. At home, keep frequently used paths clear and avoid accumulating loose timber and other concealed shelter beside doors. These steps improve access and visibility; they cannot guarantee a snake-free property.
For information about snakes in the area, use the Ku-ring-gai local field-work section and our snake identification guide.
Call with your suburb, street address and the snake’s last known location.
