Perth Hills Reptile Removal

Perth Hills Reptile Removal With combined 30+ experience years of Venomous Snake relocations, we are your hills-based go-to Snake

We are trained and licensed reptile removalists dedicated to helping both the people and wildlife in all areas of the Shire of Kalamunda and beyond. Based in Bickley, we are able to quickly assist in the case of an unwanted visitor to your home in business.

12/11/2025

GET BACK IN YAH SWAMP!

We don’t often get to catch tiger snakes, as they are few and far between up the hill.

Luckily for me, as I was heading that way anyway and they had tried a few other numbers with no luck (we are all absolutely flat out at present!), I got the call to head to a daycare in Hilbert.

A snake had been spooked in the driveway, and took refuge in a small garden in the middle of the carpark. I arrived and the staff had done an amazing job of securing the garden and keeping a close eye on the area.
The header was full of thick ground cover, so I started yanking on it to see if I could spot it.

Surprisingly, it ended up just magically appearing on the ground!

And easy catch, and a quick education session on how Tiger Snakes are NOT aggressive, as their reputation proceeds, and then to figure out where to release it.

Hilbert is going through some major developments in the area, and the snake habitats are getting smaller, pushing them into the suburbs.
At the end of this street, there was a small swamp.
The perfect habitat for Tiger Snakes, as they love to feed on frogs and small lizards.

A good distance away from the childcare, and you can see how this “highly aggressive” snake just wanted to escape and be safe. Not an ounce of aggression on its body. Bloody love em!

10/11/2025

SUBURBAN STEALTH!

First day back after a week away, and the calls for snakes have literally tripled in the last 7 days.

Only one I managed to get to today, I thought was long gone by the time I got there.
Slipped under a fence, into a pile of junk, no eyes on.
Luckily, after lifting 2 bits of rubbish, I spotted a body.
Quick grab, quick extraction, quick bag.
So quick, we got no catch video 😅.

These snake was in Beckenham. In a very built up part. No close bush. Just a small track between some houses with a water culvert.

These snakes are incredibly clever when it comes to adapting to urban environments.

Why?

As we build up our communities, destroying their natural habitat, we give them everything they need to continue surviving.
Water (for pets, gardens etc), shelter (junk piles, under houses), food (pets - especially birds & chooks - = food = mice = snakes).

However, this doesn’t mean we need to fear them. If we learn about them, if we understand them, we can learn to cohabitate. We can benefit from them and all they can provide, especially with pest control.

Education is the heart of everything we do, and this is why we film these short catches, and try and provide you with an insight into their behaviour.

So please enjoy this video of a snake being released into a biodiversity hotspot, safe from humans, and other predators.

And remember, if you want to learn more about how to understand, read and interact with these animals, our venomous snake relocation course is an incredible tool for this. Out greatest feedback is that I am able to give people a new sense of how misunderstood they are, and that they don’t need to be feared.
If this interests you, send us a message and we can put you on the list for the next one.

Thanks!

Apologies to anyone that had tried to call me this week. I have spent the week out in the goldfields running venomous sn...
08/11/2025

Apologies to anyone that had tried to call me this week.

I have spent the week out in the goldfields running venomous snake relocation courses for mining companies and the shire of Leonora, and reception has been spotty.
Plus, running 6 courses in 6 days is exhausting.
Lisa has also been absolutely flat out with reptile displays!

I will be home tomorrow arvo and be more available.

For now, enjoy some photos from this weeks sessions 😁

A small, but great, venomous snake relocation training course last Sunday. Congrats to Matt, Gavin and Luke for learning...
28/10/2025

A small, but great, venomous snake relocation training course last Sunday.

Congrats to Matt, Gavin and Luke for learning and improving your snake handling skills.

Education is the heart of everything we do, and Rhys course has been designed with that in mind.
Don’t just learn how to catch snakes, learn the why’s and how’s of their behaviours, and how that relates to safer catching practices.

Email or message us if you are also interested in learning the invaluable skills!

27/10/2025

Quick release of a pretty little Dugite from Swan View today. Unfortunately the catch video didn’t work.

Another good example of how it can be quite tricky for us as relocators, to find a suitable release spot to ensure the snake’s survival.

Snake had ended up in the middle of a suburb, with no real bush expanse around, just a small wildlife corridor.
I travelled a bit further than I would normally like to when releasing, but given it was warm out and it had plenty of energy, I’ve given it the best chance I possibly could.

Never believe the myth that bobtails keep snakes away. Photographic proof right here! 😜
26/10/2025

Never believe the myth that bobtails keep snakes away. Photographic proof right here!

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These legends from the had a blast learning all about venomous snakes, and how to safely and effectively relocate them ...
13/10/2025

These legends from the had a blast learning all about venomous snakes, and how to safely and effectively relocate them from their incredible bush-based facility today.

Be like these guys!

Education is key. Our course is designed to not only teach you the techniques to catch and release, but also understanding snake biology and behaviour, and why they do what they do.

We still have a couple spots left for our October 26th course based in Maida Vale, so flick us a message if you’re interested!

08/10/2025

WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO RELEASE IT?

This is one of the most common questions we get.
And honestly, it’s one the hardest parts of what we do.
Our local venomous snakes - especially Dugites - have adapted really well to urban environments.

This creates multiple problems.
The obvious one, being that the snakes end up getting to close to humans and lets etc.

The other big problem, is where do we release it?
Sometimes, that is easy. There’s a big bush reserve not too far away, and it isn’t surrounded by houses or human development.
A lot of the time, like in this case, it becomes quite tricky.
With only small nature corridors still existing, and those being surrounded by housing developments on all sides, where is the best place to release this snake?

And the next question you will ask, is why cant we just take 10kms away to some bush away from people?

This is where understanding how our native animals live comes into play.
Snakes in general have home ranges or ‘territories’. These could be internally a 3km radius from any given point. Taking the snake away from the territory, puts it at greater risk.
Now it doesn’t know where the good hidey holes, food trails, or water sources are.
If it gets lost, it will be more susceptible to predators, or won’t be able to find water or food, or get too close to humans that aren’t so caring.

In fact, the mortality rate of translocated snakes, is actually quite high.

This is why we take great care when releasing snakes back into the wild. THIS is the hard part. We do absolutely everything we can, to make sure the snake has the absolute best chance of surviving.
This could mean releasing the snake the next day, if we happen to catch it in a cold evening. It’s better to release a snake when it has a chance to warm up quickly, rather than be cold and disorientated at night.
It may mean releasing it a little further away than we would like, but still close enough and in dense enough bush, that it still has a good chance.

Everything we do is about conservation and education, and the reality is, sometimes it may be in vain. Every snake we release, we cannot follow up on, so we can only assume everything has gone well.

I like to believe it does, anyway.

Plead enjoy this absolutely stunning Dugite, and I hope you have gotten a bit more insight into what part of our job entails.

29/09/2025

Busy day for us!
As we finished up with a 2 hour reptile display at Swan Settlers Market, we received a call for a snake that had been trapped in a utility box in someone’s yard. It had been there a couple days, so obviously couldn’t find its way out.

We arrived and easily bagged the snake, which was quite defensive - in all fairness - and scared.

As we had all of our display animals with us, we gave the local kids (and adult kids 🤣) a quick hands-on experience with some SAFER snakes, and some advice to NEVED touch a wild one.

And a bonus surprise as we released it! But you have to watch the video for that 😉.

28/09/2025

Following on from our post this morning, we were called out to Brabham this afternoon, which is usually a little out of our way, but we couldn’t find anyone closer.

A snake in a hedge!!

And it turned out to be this absolute monster of a South West Carpet Python.

The incredible specimen is pushing 2m long - if not longer already - and appears to be an escaped pet. Given the specific location it was found in, it is an almost zero chance it is a wild snake. Although there still are some patches of bushland, they are not really big enough to sustain a snake of this size, for that long. Speaking to a more experienced colleague of mine who spent a lot of his youth relocating that area before it was developed, even he said he had never found/ relocated a carpet python from this area.

That being said, if you or someone you know, has lost a carpet python in Brabham, please contact us.

The snake will need to be confirmed via photographic proof, before it is released. Otherwise, it will be handed in to DBCA on Tuesday.
This is non-negotiable.

Enjoy the catch video. The residents were a little wary, so didn’t want to get too close haha, but bask in the glory that is this magnificent creature 😍
You can really get a good idea of its size, given I am touching 6ft tall.

🐍 Snake Season is Well and Truly Underway in Perth! 🐍With the warmer weather now here, snakes across Perth and the Hills...
28/09/2025

🐍 Snake Season is Well and Truly Underway in Perth! 🐍

With the warmer weather now here, snakes across Perth and the Hills are becoming much more active. They’re moving about in search of mating partners, food, water, and shelter — which often brings them into backyards, garages, sheds, and even workplaces.

It’s important to remember that snakes are a natural part of our environment and play a vital role in controlling pests such as rats and mice. However, they don’t belong in our homes, schools, or places where people and pets gather.

👉 If you come across a snake, here’s what you should do:
• ✅ Stay calm and give the snake space. Snakes are not aggressive by nature. Most bites occur when someone tries to interfere with them.
• ✅ Keep children and pets away immediately. A safe distance keeps everyone protected.
• ✅ Keep an eye on the snake from a safe distance. This step is very important – it helps a licensed relocator find the snake quickly when they arrive. Snakes move fast, and if their location is lost, they can be much harder to track down.
• ✅ Never try to catch, corner, or kill the snake. Not only is it dangerous, but snakes are also protected wildlife in WA. Attempting to kill them is illegal and often results in unnecessary bites.
• ✅ Call a licensed professional. Trained relocators have the proper skills and equipment to safely and humanely remove snakes from your property.

🐍 Common Reptile Species in Perth & the Hills:
• Dugite (Brown Snake): Widespread in urban and bushland areas, highly venomous.
• Tiger Snake: Often found near wetlands, rivers, or areas with good water sources. Highly venomous and should be treated with extreme caution.
• Gwardar (Western Brown Snake): More common in regional and semi-rural areas but occasionally found in outer metro regions. Very fast-moving and venomous.
• Death Adder: Masters of camouflage, usually found in leaf litter or sandy soil. Highly venomous but less commonly encountered.
• Carpet Python: Non-venomous, but large and powerful. They help control rats, mice, and possums.
• Bobtail (Shingleback): Completely harmless and slow-moving. Often mistaken for a snake when seen quickly. They are beneficial, helping to control garden pests.
• Black-headed Monitor: Non-venomous but can deliver a painful bite or scratch if cornered. Agile climbers and important predators in our ecosystem.

Understanding which species are common in our area helps people respond calmly and appropriately when they encounter one.

📞 For fast, safe, and reliable assistance, contact Perth Hills Reptile Removals – your local experts in professional and humane snake relocation.

Save the number now so you’re prepared if you ever need it.

Stay alert, stay safe, and let’s look after both our community and our wildlife this snake season. 🌞🐍

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