Sydney Snake Catchers

16/01/2025

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We're sorry for the delay in getting this plan out! But here is our upcoming field trip plan for the coming months.

If you're a current member please head to the following for to find more details and register your expression of interest.

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08/01/2025

03/01/2025

NSW has seen a significant rise in calls for snake bites, with weather and habitat destruction believed to be contributing factors.

The NSW Poisons Information Centre has received 320 calls for suspected or confirmed snake bites between September 1 and December 20 last year.

This is a 35 per cent increase over the number of calls during the same time period in 2023.

There were 61 bites in children under the age of 15.

Genevieve Adamo, a pharmacist and senior specialist in poisons information at the centre, said people needed to be cautious around snakes.

"We do want people to be aware of this, because with so many more snake bites happening, there's a greater risk that people will get bitten," she said.

The NSW Poisons Information Centre has received 320 calls for suspected or confirmed snake bites between September 1 and December 20, which is a 35 per cent increase over the number of calls during the same time period in 2023.

23/12/2024

A woman’s 'terrible' discovery on her laundry floor has sparked calls for a common household device to be banned across Australia. Photos supplied to Yahoo News show one of the nation’s most iconic animals literally glued to the floor by a controversial pest control device.

Professional reptile handler Chris Williams was called to an address in Sydney’s west on Tuesday after the homeowner explained in broken English she had a problem. Expecting to find a blue-tongue lizard locked in her laundry, he discovered something far more confronting next to her washing machine.

Experts say the dangerous items shouldn't be sold in Australia. Find out why.

28/11/2024

Family mourning after 'vibrant, compassionate' teenager dies from snake bite in Queensland

A Queensland family are mourning their "vibrant, compassionate, and loving" son after the 16-year-old died ...

28/11/2024

Rob with an Eastern Brown Snake.

20/11/2024

Check out this stunning Eastern Bearded Dragon that Rob spotted basking on an oval in Rouse Hill!
Unlike Eastern Water Dragons, Eastern Bearded Dragons have struggled to adapt to suburban environments, and their populations have been steadily declining over the past few decades.

08/06/2024

A notice in flood affected areas
We have noticed a few extra calls about snakes appearing in flood affected areas snakes are appearing in peoples yards.

These guys have unfortunately been pushed out of hibernation because of rising waters if you come across a snake please keep an eye on it and call a snake catcher ASAP

If you have pets and have seen a snake but have lost sight of it please keep pets indoors for at least 48-72 hours and toilet dogs on a lead which gives you control of your pet if it was to sniff the reptile out and call us if assistance is needed

13/01/2024

Just a carpet python casually learning how to play guitar on a Saturday night.
After some friendly advice from our snake catchers admin team this guy found his way out the front door without any intervention from our catchers
We are available 24/7 for catching services in port Macquarie, central coast, Wollongong and Sydney regions

04/10/2023

This beautiful Brown Tree Snake was caught last night in St Ives, by one of our catchers.

02/10/2023

Today we rehomed two eastern long neck turtles to Rosie’s Retreat a NDIS farm stay care respite centre in western Sydney.
These guys have had a pretty rough life with the people who we picked them up from rescuing them from a situation where they had been discarded in a rubbish bin by the previous owner.
Rhiannon our admin was contacted by the people who rescued them as there children had outgrown the fad of having pet turtles and they weren’t getting the love and attention needed.
We just know that the clients of Rosie’s retreat are all going to love there new additions and are so thankful they are in a happy a loving environment now.

Yes these are fully reptile licensed rehomes and we try an help rehome unwanted pet reptiles where we can as long as they are under the NSW reptile licence

30/09/2023

Our catcher Rob Ambrose doing what he does best.

30/09/2023

There's nothing like a hot weekend to attract the crowds at sssoftball!

We has a ssslithery friend join us at Blacktown International Sportspark this morning for our Over 45 Women's State Championship! Thank you to Rob and Rhiannon from Sydney Snake Catchers who expertly moved our little intruder along 🐍

A reminder that with the hot weather starting up again, wildlife are around, and if you see a snake at the grounds, please alert someone from Softball NSW and do not approach.

Head on out to the diamonds to catch the rest of the Over 45 action today and tomorrow, or catch our Diamond 1 livestream via the Softball NSW YouTube channel 🥎

17/09/2023

Sydney Snake Catchers mentioned by our NSW PM!
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Play was disrupted for the most Aussie reason possible today in an AFLW game in Blacktown.

This little red bellied black snake decided to take to the field when the GWS Giants took on the Richmond Tigers.

Don’t worry though, everyone made it out safe, including the snake!

07/03/2023

Hi Snake Fans,
We are looking for Animal Rescuers or Experienced Snake Catchers looking to do paid work in Sydney's Northern and South Western Suburbs.
The work is on-call and we need to cover weekdays. If this would suit you, you'll need the following pre-requisites:
Your own ABN
Car and phone
2 yrs experience handling venomous snakes
a venomous snake handling course
First aid certificate
2 snake handling references
2 work references

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the title "snake catcher applicant"

Please share this post with anyone you think would enjoy this role.
Many thanks!