Snakes in the City · Local guide
Snake catcher Warrimoo
When calling about a snake in Warrimoo, name the street and the safe vehicle entrance—not just the station or highway. SITC can check who is available to attend while you keep people and pets away from the animal.
A station landmark does not replace an address
The Great Western Highway and railway are prominent features of Warrimoo. Describe which property entrance the catcher needs, and mention gates or steps. Do not attempt an unsafe road crossing or go onto railway land to follow a snake. If the concern is on railway property, notify station staff rather than treating it as a private-yard call-out.
Florabella Pass: give wildlife space on the walk
The Florabella Pass and Pippas Pass route links Warrimoo with Blaxland. If a snake is crossing the path, stop well back and let it move away. Avoid stepping into thick vegetation to get around it or gathering others for a photograph. On a public track, note an existing sign or recognised entrance so you can accurately explain a concern to the responsible land manager.
Visit NSW describes the Warrimoo–Blaxland walk; check current track notices and signs before visiting. The walk is mentioned for orientation, not because this page establishes a sighting there.
What if it has gone beneath the house?
Leave the space alone. Moving stored timber, reaching between piers or letting a dog investigate can turn an uncertain sighting into a close encounter. Tell SITC how long ago you saw it, its direction of travel and whether there is a safe outside viewing position. Do not enter the subfloor or block its escape route.
Ask about current availability and what the call-out fee covers before confirming attendance. A snake that has left or cannot be found cannot be guaranteed to be caught.
Useful calls when someone or a pet may be bitten
Human bite emergency: call 000, not a snake catcher. Keep the person still and follow ambulance instructions. Use pressure immobilisation for a bitten limb; do not wash, cut or suck the bite or apply a tourniquet. Healthdirect first-aid guidance.
Nepean Hospital emergency department: Building A, Gate 7, Somerset Street, Kingswood. General enquiries 02 4734 2000. This location is for reference; suspected snakebite needs an ambulance, not a drive to hospital.
If a pet may have been bitten, keep it quiet and contact a vet immediately, even if it seems to recover. RSPCA advice explains why waiting for obvious bite marks or symptoms is unsafe.
Blaxland Veterinary Clinic, corner of Hope and Station streets, Blaxland: 02 4739 5028. Its published hours are weekdays 8:30 am–7 pm and Saturday 8:30 am–12:30 pm; closed Sunday. Call to confirm it can receive your pet.
SASH Western Sydney, 1 Rowood Road, Prospect, lists 24-hour emergency care. Phone 02 8609 9444. Call promptly for triage and transport advice; do not delay treatment while waiting for snake removal. These providers are independent of SITC.