Stewy the Snake Catcher

24/12/2025

24/7 Emergency Snake Removals.
Call 0413277588 or 1300REPTILE (1300737845).

24/12/2025

🐍 Why killing snakes makes no sense.. (and may cost you big time)

Snake catchers—and anyone you ask to ID a snake—are usually people with a huge passion for these animals. Honestly, the last thing we want to see is a photo of a snake that’s been deliberately killed. It’s like sending a vet a photo of a dead Labrador and asking, “Hey, what breed was this?” 🤦‍♂️. Imagine doing that with any other animal:
- “I just flattened this kangaroo, can you tell me what species it was?”
- “Shot this cockatoo out of the sky—any idea if it was endangered?”
It’s absurd, and yet snakes cop this treatment far too often.

⚖️ The legal bite you didn’t expect -
In Australia, snakes are protected under wildlife laws. Killing or removing a snake without a licence can land you with fines up to $20,000 and even prison time. You’re not just breaking the law—you’re risking a hefty fine and a criminal record.

🧪 Scientific & practical reasons not to kill snakes -
Here’s a heap of reasons why snakes deserve better than a shovel or a boot:

- Rodent control champions: Snakes keep rat and mouse populations in check, protecting crops, food stores, and even reducing disease spread.
- Part of the ecosystem balance: Remove snakes, and you mess with predator-prey dynamics. That can lead to pest explosions.
- Most are harmless: The majority of snakes you’ll encounter aren’t dangerous to humans. Even venomous ones prefer to avoid you.
- They don’t chase you: Despite the myths, snakes aren’t out to hunt humans. They’ll retreat if given space.
- Biodiversity matters: Every species plays a role in Australia’s unique ecosystems. Killing snakes undermines conservation efforts.
- Education opportunity: Spotting a snake is a chance to learn, not to panic.
- Risk to you: Trying to kill a snake is one of the fastest ways to get bitten.
- Legal protection: As mentioned, fines and jail time are real consequences.
- Respect for native wildlife: Snakes are as Australian as kangaroos and kookaburras. Treating them differently is pure bias.
- They’re not pests: Snakes aren’t invading your home out of spite—they’re following food sources or shelter. 🫶

🐍 Bottom line -
Snakes aren’t villains—they’re vital, fascinating, and protected. Killing them is not only unnecessary, it’s illegal, dangerous, and ecologically damaging. Next time you see one, remember: observe, respect, and call a licensed snake catcher if needed. ✔️

Call us for 24/7 Emergency Snake Removals on 0413277588 or 1300REPTILE (1300737845).

Post credit - Yowies guide to the unloved.

24/12/2025

T’was the night before Christmas and not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well, that’s what I thought, 😂. Walked into the mouse room and they are all going stupid.

To all my friends and followers, I would just like to say thank you for all your support over the years.

The team and I would like to wish everyone a very very Merry Christmas and a safe new year.

We are still available throughout the holidays.

If you do encounter a snake 🐍 on your property, don’t panic! Make sure to remove your pets out of the area to ensure they are safe. Make sure children are removed from the area, and most importantly, make sure that you are safe.

All snake’s that live in our local area are dangerously venomous and should not be interacted with. Leave that to us. We are your trusted team of professional snake catchers, available 24/7. With more than 15 years of experience in safely handling and relocating snakes, we ensure prompt and reliable service for residential, commercial, and rural properties.

Our team of expert snake catchers will respond quickly to emergencies, helping to keep your family, pets, and property safe. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, education, and humane treatment of wildlife. Contact us anytime for fast, efficient, and professional snake removal or Wildlife Rescue.

📲 0413277588, or
1300REPTILE (1300737845).

Please also remember that it is not only ILLEGAL, but also extremely DANGEROUS to interact and interfere with any wildlife unless you are trained and licensed to do so. Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and must not be killed.

If you want to see some exclusive, hands on videos, subscribe to our subscription only section. https://www.facebook.com/stewythesnakecatcher/subscribe/

22/12/2025

Wanting to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

This Christmas we will once again be operating right through the holidays, including Christmas Day. So if you encounter a snake, please don’t hesitate to call us.

If you do encounter a snake 🐍 on your property, don’t panic! Make sure to remove your pets out of the area to ensure they are safe. Make sure children are removed from the area, and most importantly, make sure that you are safe.

All snake’s that live in our local area are dangerously venomous and should not be interacted with. Leave that to us. We are your trusted team of professional snake catchers, available 24/7. With more than 15 years of experience in safely handling and relocating snakes, we ensure prompt and reliable service for residential, commercial, and rural properties.

Our team of expert snake catchers will respond quickly to emergencies, helping to keep your family, pets, and property safe. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, education, and humane treatment of wildlife. Contact us anytime for fast, efficient, and professional snake removal or Wildlife Rescue.

📲 0413277588, or
1300REPTILE (1300737845).

Please also remember that it is not only ILLEGAL, but also extremely DANGEROUS to interact and interfere with any wildlife unless you are trained and licensed to do so. Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and must not be killed.

If you want to see some exclusive, hands on videos, subscribe to our subscription only section. https://www.facebook.com/stewythesnakecatcher/subscribe/

21/12/2025

18/12/2025

0413277588.
24/7 snake removals.

18/12/2025

The last couple of days have been extremely busy with lots of calls coming through for snake sightings.

Today alone I collected 7 snakes from inside houses, warehouses and even a school classroom!

The reason for this is simple really, just like us, they want to cool themselves.down.

Everyone did an amazing job today monitoring the snakes until we arrived.

It’s very hard to please everyone all the time, but unfortunately I can’t be in 2 places at once. That’s why I respect my team as they go above and beyond to help keep call out times to a minimum.

It’s also important to remember that while snakes are dangerously venomous, they won’t chase you down just to bite you. 85% of snake bites in humans are because they are usually trying to catch or kill the snake. If you leave them alone, they will leave you alone.

95% of snake bites in dogs and cats are caused by the dogs and cats attacking or approaching the snake first, and the snake’s only defence mechanism is to bite. Keep dogs inside on days and nights like this, and if you have to let them out, go out and have a look around and make sure you stay out there with them as if they are bitten you need to get them to a vet asap.

If you do encounter a snake 🐍 on your property, don’t panic! Make sure to remove your pets out of the area to ensure they are safe. Make sure children are removed from the area, and most importantly, make sure that you are safe.

All snake’s that live in our local area are dangerously venomous and should not be interacted with. Leave that to us. We are your trusted team of professional snake catchers, available 24/7. With more than 15 years of experience in safely handling and relocating snakes, we ensure prompt and reliable service for residential, commercial, and rural properties.

Our team of expert snake catchers will respond quickly to emergencies, helping to keep your family, pets, and property safe. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, education, and humane treatment of wildlife. Contact us anytime for fast, efficient, and professional snake removal or Wildlife Rescue.

📲 0413277588, or
1300REPTILE (1300737845).

Please also remember that it is not only ILLEGAL, but also extremely DANGEROUS to interact and interfere with any wildlife unless you are trained and licensed to do so. Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and must not be killed.

If you want to see some exclusive, hands on videos, subscribe to our subscription only section. https://www.facebook.com/stewythesnakecatcher/subscribe/by

16/12/2025

🐍 Snakes, Catchers & The Myth of “That Area”

Every time a snake catcher posts about relocating a snake, the comments light up: “Where exactly was that?” As if knowing the suburb will somehow keep your ankles safe. Let’s try clear this up a bit.

- One snake ≠ a plague. Snakes are solitary wanderers, not party animals. If you see one caught in your area, it doesn’t mean there’s a secret snake rave happening in the bushes.
- Snakes don’t read maps. They don’t care if you live in Brisbane, Sydney, or Timbuktu. They turn up wherever food, shelter, and sunbaking spots are available. Your backyard could be prime real estate, even if the last “snake sighting” was three towns over.
- Location posts are misleading. Sharing the exact street doesn’t make anyone safer. It just fuels the illusion that snakes are confined to “hotspots.” In reality, they’re everywhere — from compost heaps to roof cavities, from paddocks to pot plants.

👉 Scientific truth: Snakes are opportunistic predators. If there are rodents, frogs, birds, or even a nice warm shed, a snake might drop by. They don’t migrate in packs, they don’t stalk humans, and they don’t politely stay in “their area.”

👉 Funny truth: If snakes did stick to one postcode, snake catchers would be out of business and we’d all be living in the next suburb over.

So next time you see a snake catcher’s post, don’t panic about the location. Instead, take it as a reminder: snakes are part of the landscape, whether you’re in the bush, the burbs, or the big smoke. Respect them, give them space, and remember — the unloved critters are often the most fascinating.

16/12/2025

Ok guys, looks like summer has finally woken up from its slumber. The next week will be extremely hot during the day and warm at night which means that snakes will be extremely active both day and night.

During the day snakes will be out and about early, but as the weather kicks into overdrive they will be seeking shade, shelter and water to help keep them cool. Snakes are ectothermic and can’t regulate their body temperature so if they are exposed to the elements for too long they will die.

Once the sun sets and the temperature starts dropping snakes will begin to emerge from their hiding places and will become very active throughout the night. They will be moving around in search of food and water.

My advice is to keep your pets inside to minimise any potential interactions between your pets and a snake. If you let your pets out to go to the toilet, it’s a great idea to inspect your yard beforehand and also to stay outside with them until they are finished.

I also recommend placing a shallow water bowl in a shady area in the back corner of your backyard for wildlife. This might help prevent wildlife from coming closer to your house in search for water.

I also recommend researching your local vets to see what their operating hours are, and also whether they have access to anti venom should your pets have a confrontation with a snake. Save their number in your phone so you can call them on the way as circumstances can change quickly and every minute is vital when a pet is bitten by a snake.

If you do encounter a snake 🐍 on your property, don’t panic! Make sure to remove your pets out of the area to ensure they are safe. Make sure children are removed from the area, and most importantly, make sure that you are safe.

All snake’s that live in our local area are dangerously venomous and should not be interacted with. Leave that to us. We are your trusted team of professional snake catchers, available 24/7. With more than 15 years of experience in safely handling and relocating snakes, we ensure prompt and reliable service for residential, commercial, and rural properties.

Our team of expert snake catchers will respond quickly to emergencies, helping to keep your family, pets, and property safe. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, education, and humane treatment of wildlife. Contact us anytime for fast, efficient, and professional snake removal or Wildlife Rescue.

📲 0413277588, or
1300REPTILE (1300737845).

Please also remember that it is not only ILLEGAL, but also extremely DANGEROUS to interact and interfere with any wildlife unless you are trained and licensed to do so. Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and must not be killed.

If you want to see some exclusive, hands on videos, subscribe to our subscription only section. https://www.facebook.com/stewythesnakecatcher/subscribe/

12/12/2025

Tarneit night walk.

11/12/2025

The weather is starting to heat up. And the snakes are starting to appear in all different places. This past week, we have attended call outs for snakes in….
•Bedroom,
•Bathroom,
•Lounge room X3,
•Garage X5,
•Warehouse/Factory X12,
•Childcare Centre X2,
•School X4,
•Train station platform,
•Shopping centre,
•Hospital X2,
•Police station,
•Dog kennel,
•Under rubbish bins X7,
•And many more cruising through front and back yards, day and night.

Remembering that snakes are ectothermic, that means that they can’t regulate their body temperatures, so on days where the temperature is above 26-28 degrees, they will be forced to escape the heat and sun and look for shade. This is when they end up inside houses, garages, buildings etc.

Also worth noting is that on those warmer days especially, snakes will be active right throughout the day and night. So please be mindful and don’t get complacent. Keep doors closed, keep pets inside and always check your yard before letting pets and children outside.

All snakes found locally are venomous and considered dangerous, so if you do encounter a snake please keep your distance from it and call us for assistance or advice. Snakes are more scared of you than you are of them, so if you leave it alone it will leave you alone. 85% of snake bites occur when someone is trying to catch or kill a snake.

If you do encounter a snake 🐍 on your property, don’t panic! Make sure to remove your pets out of the area to ensure they are safe. Make sure children are removed from the area, and most importantly, make sure that you are safe.

All snake’s that live in our local area are dangerously venomous and should not be interacted with. Leave that to us. We are your trusted team of professional snake catchers, available 24/7. With more than 15 years of experience in safely handling and relocating snakes, we ensure prompt and reliable service for residential, commercial, and rural properties.

Our team of expert snake catchers will respond quickly to emergencies, helping to keep your family, pets, and property safe. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, education, and humane treatment of wildlife. Contact us anytime for fast, efficient, and professional snake removal or Wildlife Rescue.

📲 0413277588, or
1300REPTILE (1300737845).

We will be available right through the Christmas Holidays for any uninvited guests.

Please also remember that it is not only ILLEGAL, but also extremely DANGEROUS to interact and interfere with any wildlife unless you are trained and licensed to do so. Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and must not be killed.

If you want to see some exclusive, hands on videos, subscribe to our subscription only section. https://www.facebook.com/stewythesnakecatcher/subscribe/