Gold Coast Snake Catcher

The suburbs of Ormeau, Pimpama, Willowvale and Kingsholme typify a rural through to mid density residential landscape that’s highly conducive to a range of snake species. The snake catcher Ormeau, Pimpama, Willowvale and Kingsholme has recorded numerous species including the highly venomous Eastern Brown Snake which is a regular capture in all of these suburbs. A highly nervous species a snake removal specialist should be called in whenever interaction is required. Other venomous snake species occurring in these suburbs include species such as the Red-bellied Black Snake, Eastern Small-eyed Snake and the Yellow-faced Whip Snake.

Non venomous species are also present with the Carpet Python and Common Tree Snake recorded in good numbers. Carpet pythons although non venomous can inflict a medically significant injury and should not be handled. Small pets such as Guinea pigs, cats and small dogs may be taken by large snakes. Common Tree Snakes are highly mobile and often enter homes.

Having responded to calls throughout all these suburbs with high frequency we look to attend to your property as soon as possible to assist you with your snake removal needs. It is critical in all cases that the snake be watched at all times to ensure the snake catcher has the best opportunity to catch your snake. Snakes are highly elusive and continued watch is a must to ensure the snake is able to be found and relocated by the snake catcher.

Venomous Snakes

The following list is of all species of elapid (venomous land snakes) known to have been reliably recorded within the Gold Coast Region, including the Hinterland and immediately adjacent areas to the west. These records include actual museum specimens lodged in collections or those recorded by well-respected experts in the field of snake taxonomy and subsequent identification.

Non-venomous Snakes

captured by the snake catcher Gold Coast or likely to occur in one or more these localities

The following list is of all non-venomous snake species known to have been reliably recorded within the Gold Coast Region, including the Hinterland and immediately adjacent areas to the west. These records include actual museum specimens lodged in collections or those recorded by well-respected experts in the field of snake taxonomy and subsequent identification. Snake families represented here include:

• Boidae (Pythons)
• Colubridae (solid toothed and rear fanged snakes)
• Typhlodidae (Blind snakes)

Pimpama

This Yellow-faced Whip Snake was found residing at the base of a recently burnt tree on the back of a property in Pimpama, Gold Coast. The client was relieved that we were able to successfully relocate the snake due to her children often playing around the property. Yellow-faced Whip Snakes are only mildly venomous however bites can cause localized pain and moderate symptoms. They are often found in and around homes that are situated in open forest/woodland areas. This species is regularly killed by domestic cats. If you encounter a snake within your home it is important to contact a trained and experienced professional snake catcher for potential relocation services.