Snake Catcher Brisbane

September 2016 snake catcher activity

Winter has broken and spring is in full swing! The majority of species are showing increased activity with our Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and Gold Coast catchers recording a hefty increase in calls. Carpet pythons are the most obvious at this time with males actively seeking out females. This results in a higher probability of sightings and lucky residents may even witness male/male combat at this time of year. Significant captures include a 3.5 metre, 11kg snake from a roof at Sunnybank and a fighting pair of males from a backyard in Carindale.

Venomous snakes has consisted of mainly Red bellied black snakes with a 1.5 metre specimen taken from a downstairs rumpus by our Logan snake catcher in Slacks Creek. Another notable capture was two black snakes under a sheet of timber in a backyard at Salisbury. Eastern Brown snakes have been in good numbers to date with most captured around 1.2 metres. Our snake catcher Brisbane removed four brown snakes in a day from Rochedale, Wacol, Indooroopilly and Jindalee. Expect to see more of these as males get more active into the month of October.

June 2016 snake catcher activity

With the cooler weather starting to embrace Brisbane, the number of snake sighting and enquiries have taken a steady decline. Contrary though to popular belief, snakes don’t hibernate in winter – they just become far less active. The most common scenario at this time of year is the sighting of Coastal Carpet Pythons as they seek warm, sunny spots for thermoregulation in the immediate vicinity of suitable refugia. Carpet Python captures in June have been recorded from suburbs such as Jindalee, Richlands, Calamvale, Chapel Hill, Graceville, Toowong and Bellbowrie.

It’s also that time of year when we are often contacted regarding snakes in ceiling spaces, as species such a Carpet Pythons and Common Tree Snakes will often take up residence in roofs. Remember, we are available for roof inspections should you have concerns about a snake in your roof.

A few venomous species have also been encountered throughout June with Yellow-faced Whip Snakes captured at The Gap and Springfield, a Red-bellied Black Snake from Greenbank and an Eastern Brown Snake from Eagle Farm.

May 2016 snake catcher activity

The month of May typically sees a reduction in the amount of snake activity due to the commencement of the cooler weather. As is often the case Coastal Carpet Pythons have been the most common captures – usually seen soaking up some sunny rays or hunting down potential prey. Localities for Carpet Python captures have included Sinnamon Park, Indooroopilly, Karana Downs, Chuwar, Chapel Hill, Kenmore and Brookfield.

A few Common Tree Snakes have also been out and about with individuals picked up from Chapel Hill, Toowong and Kenmore – including one that managed to get itself caught in the grate of drain and was cruising around with the grate attached. Our snake catcher managed to free the snake and it was released unharmed. Thanks to the lovely resident at Kenmore for calling in the rescue!

Other snake species encountered have included a juvenile Brown Tree Snake from Karana Downs and a Keelback from Collingwood Park.

March 2015 snake catcher activity

Brisbane Snake Catchers have seen a slower March with a reduction in the amount of snake activity as the weather is starting to cool down. However, the “usual suspects” such as Coastal Carpet Pythons and Common Tree Snakes have still been out and about with the ‘busy’ suburbs for Carpet Python and Common Tree Snake activity including Toowong, The Gap, Mt Crosby, Pullenvale, Brookfield and Ashgrove.

Venomous snakes such as Eastern Brown Snakes and Red-bellied Black Snakes have also still been making appearances with a large Red-bellied Black Snake removed from a drink vending machine at Amberley, Ipswich. A 5 ft Eastern Brown Snake also managed to get itself caught up in bird netting at a property at Brookfield. Luckily, our Snake Catcher was called and arrived in time to free the snake before too much damage was done. The snake survived the ordeal with a few minor scuff marks and was released in a suitable area. Bird netting is very dangerous for snakes and other wildlife and should not be left lying around if it is used, we recommend checking the netting daily to ensure no wildlife has become entangled.

Another interesting capture was a Spotted Python captured at Bellbowrie. This particular Spotted Python was rather feisty and gave our Snake Catcher a bit of a hard time!

March 2015 snake catcher activity

Brisbane Snake Catchers have seen a slower March with a reduction in the amount of snake activity as the weather is starting to cool down. However, the “usual suspects” such as Coastal Carpet Pythons and Common Tree Snakes have still been out and about with the ‘busy’ suburbs for Carpet Python and Common Tree Snake activity including Toowong, The Gap, Mt Crosby, Pullenvale, Brookfield and Ashgrove.

Venomous snakes such as Eastern Brown Snakes and Red-bellied Black Snakes have also still been making appearances with a large Red-bellied Black Snake removed from a drink vending machine at Amberley, Ipswich. A 5 ft Eastern Brown Snake also managed to get itself caught up in bird netting at a property at Brookfield. Luckily, our Snake Catcher was called and arrived in time to free the snake before too much damage was done. The snake survived the ordeal with a few minor scuff marks and was released in a suitable area. Bird netting is very dangerous for snakes and other wildlife and should not be left lying around if it is used, we recommend checking the netting daily to ensure no wildlife has become entangled.

Another interesting capture was a Spotted Python captured at Bellbowrie. This particular Spotted Python was rather feisty and gave our Snake Catcher a bit of a hard time!

December 2014 snake catcher activity

The heat of December typically sees a slight reduction in the number of snakes sighted during the day and a marked increase in the movement of nocturnal snakes. Three Golden-crowned Snakes were found this month in the suburbs of Ashgrove, The Gap and Albany Creek. Being strictly nocturnal they are a good indicator of increased night time movement. Other less frequently encountered nocturnal snakes noted include a Dwarf Crowned Snake from Ferny Hills, two Eastern small-eyed Snakes from Chapel Hill and Pullenvale and a Red-naped Snake from Brassall at Ipswich.

Venomous species are most certainly on the move with some sizeable snakes being recorded. We have seen four Eastern Brown Snakes this month that were in excess of 1500mm or 5 ft in the old scale. The largest was a 1800mm specimen captured at Virginia.

A photo was sent in for identification that showed two Yellow faced Whip Snakes in the throngs of male/male combat. This is a clear indicator that this species is still in a reproductive mode. This species is one of the more common of our smaller venomous species found throughout the suburbs of Brisbane.

Of course the ever reliable Carpet Pythons are making themselves known with the most impressive a 3 metre specimen recorded by our snake catcher at The Gap.

November 2014 snake catcher activity

Our suburban Carpet Pythons have ceased their mating activities with many gravid snakes out and about. A gorgeous 2100mm gravid Coastal Carpet Python was relocated from a residential property at Kenmore and is just one example of the many gravid females currently around getting ready to lay eggs.

With the dry and hot conditions during November we have also seen an increase of snakes soaking in pools, skimmer boxes and backyard ponds. Please remember to have a look for snakes before doing your pool maintenance and contact your local, licensed snake catcher if you need a snake removed.

Two Spotted Pythons (Antaresia maculosa) were picked up from Redbank Plains by our Brisbane Snake Catcher on two separate occasions this month. Although naturally occurring in some areas of South East Queensland, suburban Redbank Plains does not provide preferred habitat for the species. It is suspected both pythons may have been escaped pets (or even wild-caught snakes kept illegally). Both Spotted Pythons have been handed in to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection in the hope the owners may reclaim them.

Venomous snakes have also been out and about this month – sometimes found in the most unusual of places! Staff from Coles at Bellbowrie got a surprise recently when they opened the in-store safe to find a Red-bellied Black Snake inside! Our Brisbane Snake Catcher was promptly called and removed and relocated the snake. An Eastern Brown Snake also made an appearance in a car showroom at a Holden Dealership in Ipswich and was relocated by one of our snake catchers. Other venomous snake captures were made in the suburbs of Pullenvale, Brookfield, Wacol, Goodna, Samford, Virginia, Eagle Farm, Ferny Hills and Albany Creek.

October 2014 snake catcher activity

Our snake catchers throughout Brisbane and Ipswich have had a busy month with October delivering an increase in snake sightings and call-outs.

The reproductive season continues with Carpet Pythons frequently making use of roof spaces throughout the city. It's not been uncommon for our snake catchers to remove numerous pythons from one ceiling. Late last month a ceiling space visitor even decided to pop in to the resident's bathroom via a ceiling light to say hello. The python was professionally removed by our snake catcher and the resident's had a very interesting story to tell!

Two Carpet Pythons also decided they needed a holiday and took up residence in a ceiling at a Pet Resort in Brisbane's west. After some considerable effort the two snakes where removed from the ceiling above the dog kennels and relocated in to local bushland to continue their holiday - leaving the dogs and Pet Resort owners much happier!

Brown Tree Snakes have also been out and about. A Brookfield resident, concerned about the lack of water supplying here amenities, noticed a Brown Tree Snake having a soak in the water reservoir. One of our Brisbane snake catchers attended and removed the snake. Sadly, the snake was not well and is currently undergoing rehabilitation with a certified wildlife carer.

Venomous snakes have also been encountered more frequently during October. An Eastern Brown Snake gave residents at Moggill a scare after it was sighted in their toilet! Our Brisbane snake catcher was called and removed the snake much to the relief of the residents. Some good-sized snakes have been captured throughout the region with a 4.5ft Red-bellied Black Snake from The Gap. A nice little White-crowned Snake was also removed from a residence at Indooroopilly. Other suburbs featuring venomous snakes included The Gap, Kenmore, Pinkenba, Warner, Caboolture, Murrumba Downs, Sinnamon Park and Ipswich.

To top it all off, local Kenmore residents had a very memorable Halloween when they encountered a 5 kg Carpet Python in their garden near their front door. The python was very reluctant to move but our Brisbane snake catcher successfully caught and relocated the snake.

Remember; keep an eye out for snakes while the warm weather and breeding season

September 2014 snake catcher activity

The number of snake sightings has increased dramatically over the past month with snakes actively seeking both feeding and reproductive opportunities. With male carpet pythons battling it out in ceiling spaces, backyards and homes throughout the suburbs the calls have been coming in thick and fast for people requiring assistance or simply some sound advice. The Gap, Bardon, Chapel Hill and Ashgrove have seen large numbers of Carpet Pythons with some our snake catcher for The Gap recording up to 5 snakes at a time in some roof voids. A 2700mm specimen was removed from a Samford home study and an even bigger 3 metre specimen taken from a chicken coup in Dayboro.

The venomous snakes have started to move as well with a number of Eastern Browns recorded from Whiteside, Petrie, Warner, Pinkenba, Eagle Farm, Wacol, Ipswich, Forestdale and Sinnamon Park. A 1200mm brown managed to find its way into an air-conditioning vent in Sherwood and presented a fair challenge to isolate and remove. Needless to say our Brisbane snake catcher was up to the task and safely relocated it to a more suitable locality. Red Bellied Black Snakes are also on the move with one from Virginia measuring a tidy 1600mm. Snakes at this size are truly impressive to say the least.

October is always the peak time for Eastern Brown Snakes so be sure to keep an eye on your pets as they wander around the yard. It's this time of year that sees them at peak reproductive capacity and subsequently interactions with humans are also more likely.

August 2014 snake catcher activity

They are on the move! The weather is shifting and snakes are starting to make a gradual appearance in backyards across Brisbane. This month is notorious for seeing those roof dwelling carpet snakes become obvious around the home as they begin their search for potential mates. The larger boys tend to move first with males in excess of 8 ft taken from homes in The Gap, Warner, Dayboro and Chapel Hill. Numerous carpet snakes from other suburbs such as Lawnton, Joyner, Pinkenba and Kenmore were also captured and relocated by snake catchers.

Venomous snakes also begin to move but not with the same intensity. Wait until next month for that!! A nice Eastern Brown over 5 ft was captured from a living room in Petrie and a robust 4 ft specimen from a kitchen in Rocklea. Only one Red Bellied Black Snake this month; a tidy 1 metre specimen from Bellbird Park.

July 2014snake catcher activity

July is always the slowest month for snake catchers with relatively few enquiries and less snakes that actually require a snake catcher. Scenarios mostly included carpet pythons found in roof spaces by tradesman or the home handy man. Three carpet pythons between 1900mm and 2200mm were removed from a building being renovated in Warner. Tradesman discovered them when removing sheet iron from the roof. Another carpet python from Brookfield had consumed four caged lorikeets which is uncommon for this time of year. Most snakes are more interested in thermoregulation rather than seeking out prey.

Venomous snakes were even more scarce with a 1200mm Eastern Brown Snake removed from a garden shed by the western Brisbane snake catcher at Sinnamon Park. A tidy 1350mm Red-bellied Black Snake was removed from a regular client at Pinkenba and a smaller specimen from a home at Nudgee.

With August on the way you can expect to start seeing snake activity increase by the end of the month. Be sure to make sure your yards are tidy and limit opportunities for transient snakes to do more in your yard than just pass through.

June 2014 snake catcher activity

Well the cool has certainly started to embrace the Brisbane region with the number of enquiries/sightings for snakes taking a steady decline. The most common scenario encountered at this time of year is spotting that otherwise mobile and elusive carpet python continually returning to the same spot each day to bask. Roof tops are by and large the most common locality for basking carpet pythons as they simply retire back into the roof after raising their body temperature. We removed a 9ft carpet python from a roof in Chapel Hill last week which had unfortunately defecated over a light fitting and shorted electrical wiring! Another carpet snake from The Gap fell through a ceiling vent and a small 1500mm carpet python was removed hanging from a wall air conditioner in Samford.

The venomous snakes are typically less frequent at this time of year with only two eastern brown snakes recorded. One was a 1200mm specimen from Forest Lake inside a garden shed and the other a 1500mm animal from a garage in Murrumba Downs. A nice juvenile Red-bellied Black Snake was removed from an office building in Pinkenba.

May 2014 snake catcher activity

The month of May typically sees a dramatic reduction with regards to snake catcher activities in Brisbane due to the onset of cooler weather associated with the winter months. Carpet Pythons are often encountered devouring that last possum if they happen to be lucky enough to capture one. Such encounters were recorded in the suburbs of The Gap, Samford, Murrumba Downs, Chapel Hill, Bardon and Pinkenba. Of particular interest was the report from the snake catcher The Gap where an 1800mm Carpet Python successfully ingested a full grown adult Brushtail Possum. This is a very large meal for a snake this size.

A 1500mm Eastern Brown Snake was taken from a home at Dayboro which was noticed by the family dog as it made its way in through an open door. A small reminder to all that even in these cooler months snakes are still active and inadvertent entry into homes is still likely when the opportunity presents itself. The home owner in this instance was very appreciative of the efficiency and professionalism of the Northside snake catchers response to her call and not only paid him for his trouble but parted with a nice shiraz as a further show of appreciation. I’m told the appreciation was reciprocal!

April 2014 snake catcher activity

April has seen a reduction in the frequency of snake removals for snake catchers of Brisbane and Ipswich. Although this is typical for this time of year the "usual offenders" keep popping up most notably the Carpet Pythons and Common Tree Snakes. As our most common suburban snakes both species still find their way into homes or gardens with regularity. Carpet pythons are well known for utilising the roof and wall spaces of suburban homes and will start to make their way into those localities that will support them for the upcoming cooler months. Carpet python captures this month include The Gap, Bardon, Chapel Hill, Goodna, Dayboro, Warner, Samford and Petrie.

A 1250mm Red bellied Black Snake was removed from a car engine bay at Karana Downs which proved both a lengthy and difficult capture. With so many nooks and crannies in a car engine bay the snake lead the snake catcher on a wild chase around the vehicle until finally being captured behind the radiator. This situation is not uncommon and is most often like this scenario a difficult capture for the snake catcher. Although not so confined but equally as difficult was a 1500mm Eastern Brown Snake from an acreage property in Bellbird Park. Although the snake was outside the volume of building materials and undisposed rubbish made for a very difficult capture. The snake was eventually captured and appropriately relocated.

On the northside of Brisbane the local snake catcher reported a Dwarf Crowned snake from Keperra. This species is one of our smallest local snake species and is not a regular capture. Average length for this species is around 360mm and unfortunately oftens falls prey to cats at night.Of the oddities a 1500mm Murray-Darling Carpet Python was removed from a residence in Bardon. This particular Carpet Python species is distinct from our local Coastal Carpet Python and was an obvious escapee. The animal was surrendered to The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) and if not claimed may make it to the RSPCA for inclusion in their wildlife placement program.

March 2014 snake catcher activity

Brisbane snake catchers have seen a steady March with no real increase on calls as opposed to previous years for this month. However a couple of notable captures were made starting with a 3.3 metre Carpet Python taken from a fowl house at Brookfield. That's 11 ft in the old scale!! The snake had consumed a chicken and was happily digesting its newly acquired meal when the catcher arrived.

A 1.4 metre Eastern Brown Snake was removed from a washing machine at Samford and a 1.2 metre specimen from a toilet at Forest Lake. It may be worth adding that the snake was on top of the toilet cistern and thankfully not in the bowl! After consuming a rat under a house in Moggill a 1.2 metre Red-bellied Black Snake made its way under the sandpit cover of a child's sandpit and patiently waited for the catcher to arrive. Another reminder to parents to ensure outdoor toys and furniture are quickly checked before allowing kids to play.

Of the odd captures a 1.4 metre Jungle Carpet Python was taken from Ipswich. The species is not endemic to the region and was obviously an escaped pet. It was surrendered to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection and will likely make it to the RSPCA wildlife placement program.!

Feburary 2014 snake catcher activity

Well February had a few small surprises for our Brisbane and Ipswich snake catchers. A 2.9 metre carpet python was removed from a chook pen at The Gap after it successfully managed to gain entry into what the property owners believed was a secure and snake proof chook house. The entry point was via the roof where two nails had failed allowing the snake to force its way in. A 1.6 metre Eastern Brown Snake was caught by the Northside snake catcher from the suburb of Warner. This particular snake was in the kitchen of an elderly woman who was most upset by the snakes presence. The snake catcher was able to bag the snake quickly and allay her fears with some solid advice.

In Ipswich, we had a Red bellied Black Snake removed from the Trade Secret store in West Ipswich and a very large Common Tree Snake from a lounge room in Yamanto home. A snake was removed from a toilet in East Ipswich with the story making its way to the local newspaper. Unfortunately it was reported incorrectly as a Diamond python when in actual fact it was a Carpet Python.

The most notable capture was a Dwarf Crowned Snake removed from a home in Chelmer. This species is one of the smallest locally and is rarely seen. It was brought inside the house by the household cat at night. Another reminder why cats are better off inside of an evening rather than roaming around for little gifts to bring home to their respective owners!

January 2014 snake catcher activity

Brisbane Snake catcher activity in January increased slightly on December with some sporadic rain events spurring on a little more nocturnal movement. Hatchling carpet pythons were on the go with a clutch hatching from Kenmore a highlight for snake catching team. Visit our facebook page to see more of this amazing event.

A small dog was taken by a large carpet python removed from a backyard in Chapel Hill and a cat in Bardon. Remember to alternate the location you feed small pets in to avoid this most unfortunate situation or simply feed them inside.

The most notable capture was a Red-naped snake from Goodna. This species is regarded as common but infrequently recorded by snake catchers Brisbane based.

December 2013 snake catcher activity

The month of December has been drier than expected with minimal rain resulting in a general suppression of peak snake activity. Snake catchers have reported fewer snake removals than previous December periods with the most prevalent species being Carpet Pythons.

Suburbs such as Karalee and Bellbird Park saw multiple carpet python captures with a tidy 2600mm specimen removed from a chook pen by one of our snake catchers in Jindalee. A nice Eastern Brown Snake around 1500mm was taken from a Richlands home.

A notable capture was a 1200mm Spotted Python from Brassall in Ipswich. Although historically recorded in the area this species is rarely seen in suburban situations and may have been an escaped captive.

10th September 2013 snake catcher activity

This pair of carpet pythons were in the throws of lovemaking on a patio roof in St Lucia. Weighing a combined weight of approximately 10 kg bagging the two romantics was somewhat challenging whilst balancing on a ladder! The home owners were excited and interested but not happy about their roof being the chosen location for the romantic interlude. Carpet Pythons are one of the first species to engage a reproductive season locally and their large size often sees them seen by the unsuspecting home owner.

8th September 2013 snake catcher activity

This beautiful carpet python thought he would try to imitate a garden ornament as he precariously balanced himself on this fragile piece of topiary at the front door. Needless to say the residents were not too impressed. He was gently coaxed into a bag and relocated to a more suitable piece of bushland to practice his balancing skills.