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Snake catchers in Sydney

Independent snake catcher businesses covering Greater Sydney and the Central Coast, with 1,112 suburb and town pages, the snakes found locally and what to do while you wait. Call 1800 4 SNAKE and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers your suburb.

Catchers covering Sydney

Areas of Sydney

Snakes in Sydney

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number in Sydney?

The snake catcher phone number for Sydney is 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253). The hotline answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, asks for your suburb and tries to put you through to a listed catcher who covers Sydney. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call for a snake in Sydney?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers your suburb. 58 catcher businesses in this directory list part of Greater Sydney and the Central Coast in their service area. Search your suburb below to see who covers your address.

What snakes are found in Sydney?

10 species have mapped ranges reaching Sydney, including Common death adder, Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Brown tree snake and 6 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Common death adder, Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. Non-venomous species such as the carpet python are also found here. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm a snake is present at a particular address. Never get close to identify a snake.

Do snake catchers need a licence in New South Wales?

Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales need a current wildlife licence or permit from the state or territory wildlife authority to capture and relocate snakes. Ask the business for its licence details before it starts. Directory listings show whether a licence has been checked.

How much does snake removal cost in Sydney?

There is no single price. Independent catchers set their own call-out, travel and after-hours fees. Ask for the total before the catcher sets off, and check whether a fee applies if the snake cannot be found.

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.