WHILE YOU WAIT
Give it space. Keep the area quiet.
Step back. Give it space.
Keep people and pets away. Do not approach, touch, trap or try to kill the snake.
Note where it goes.
Observe only from a safe place. If it disappears, remember its last position; do not go looking for it.
Call your local catcher.
Tell us your suburb and what happened. We’ll confirm availability, the fee and an arrival estimate.
If it is indoors, leave the room by a clear route. Close a door only if you can do so without approaching the snake. Tell us about possible contact with a person or pet before discussing removal. Read the snake-safety guide.
LANDSCAPE & VEGETATION
A town shaped by Stonequarry Creek
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Wollondilly Council identifies Picton within the Stonequarry Creek floodplain. Its Picton Parklands plan also describes a valuable local open space and recreation precinct. Creek-side vegetation, maintained parkland and the developed streets create different settings over a short distance.
On private land, encounters may occur where a garden meets a paddock, a shed adjoins dense vegetation or a drainage line passes near the home. After heavy rain, debris and access hazards need attention in their own right. Do not enter floodwater or disturb a debris pile because you suspect a snake is there.
SNAKES IN THE LOCAL RECORDS
Which snakes are recorded in Picton?
Red-bellied black and eastern brown snakes make up most of the historical Picton records, with smaller numbers of other recorded names. Creek vegetation and open paddock margins provide different kinds of cover, but neither location nor colour can confirm the species in front of you. Keep clear of every unknown snake.
Venomous. Its prey includes frogs, fish, reptiles and small mammals. Never approach to check the underside. Species information ↗
Venomous. Rodents are among its prey; stored building materials can provide shelter. Colour alone is unreliable. Species information ↗
Keep your distance from every unknown snake. These photographs are educational examples, not an identification test. An existing photo taken safely may help the catcher; do not move closer to take one.
View the historical Picton records and their limits
The research data contains 139 snake rehabilitation records assigned to Picton during July 2011–June 2020. The five most-recorded names are shown below.
| Recorded name | Records |
|---|---|
| Red-bellied Black Snake | 90 |
| Eastern Brown Snake | 39 |
| Yellow-faced Whipsnake | 4 |
| Golden-crowned Snake | 2 |
| Carpet Python | 1 |
Reporting effort, identification and the type of incident affect these figures. They are not current population counts, a complete inventory or the chance of an encounter. “Carpet Python” is the dataset label; a subspecies has not been inferred.
Research dataset and methodsLOCAL PLACES & PROPERTY SETTINGS
Where habitat and daily life meet.
These places explain the local landscape and useful access details. They are not a list of current snake hotspots.
Stonequarry Creek and Picton Parklands
A prominent local landscape and recreation corridor. The habitat explanation does not identify an active snake location or justify searching beside the water.
Town-to-paddock boundaries
Where managed gardens meet longer grass, keep frequently used routes clear and supervise pets. Do not approach a snake to push it back into the paddock.
Sheds, feed storage and drainage edges
Give the catcher the exact structure and position, particularly if there are several outbuildings. Leave recently occupied hiding places undisturbed.
AT YOUR PROPERTY
A snake is seen near a shed after rain
Stay on safe, dry access routes and keep people away from wet debris, drains and unstable materials. Do not use a rake or hose to search. If a snake was actually seen, report its last position and direction of movement rather than assuming every debris pile contains one.
Tell us about water across the driveway, closed gates or any route that is no longer accessible. A fast response still requires safe travel and site access. If the call involves horses or livestock, contact your animal's vet immediately for any suspected bite rather than waiting for snake removal.
Help us reach the right place.
For properties outside the centre, give the driveway entrance and a clear description of the correct building. Advise of road closures or access changes you know about. Our team confirms the available local catcher and estimated arrival; we do not ask you to cross unsafe ground to meet us.
Call for Picton assistanceSEASONAL MAINTENANCE
After heavy rain around the creek and outbuildings
Describe any flooded approach, soft ground or damaged access when you call. Do not enter floodwater or move flood debris to look for an animal. If there are several sheds or paddocks, name the exact gate and building. Keep pets away from the last-seen area, and arrange normal storage and feed clean-ups only after the immediate incident has been resolved.
- Keep food and livestock feed in secure storage and clean spills promptly.
- Maintain a visible route between the house and outbuildings, subject to local vegetation rules.
- Plan storm clean-up carefully and stop if a snake is seen; do not reach beneath wet debris.
- Give pet sitters or property carers both the catcher number and your vet's current emergency instructions.
Plan maintenance when no snake is present. Housekeeping can improve visibility and reduce hiding places, but it cannot guarantee a snake-free property.
ARRANGING ATTENDANCE
A clear scope before we set off.
Fee confirmed before dispatch. The standard call-out covers dispatch, attendance, site assessment and licensed humane capture and relocation when the snake is present and accessible. No GST is added. The fee is for attendance; a hidden or departed snake cannot be guaranteed to be caught.
Tell us if the property is a home, rental, business, school or acreage, and who can approve access. Explain any height, confined space or extensive search area so the team can confirm what can be done. If the snake leaves, call back promptly to discuss attendance arrangements.
We use locating equipment and handling methods suited to the site. Any relocation follows the applicable licence conditions. See how the service works, including our Penrith base and business details.
HOSPITAL & VET GUIDE
When it’s more than a sighting.
A suspected bite needs urgent medical or veterinary care. Do not wait for a snake catcher or for symptoms to appear.
Call 000 immediately.
Keep the person still and follow the ambulance operator’s instructions. Do not walk or drive yourself to hospital.
Call 000 — ambulanceRegional emergency-department information for orientation. Ambulance clinicians determine the appropriate destination.
Contact an emergency vet.
Keep your pet calm, minimise movement and follow the vet’s transport instructions. Do not wait for snake identification.
A regional companion-animal option, not a live nearest-provider result. Check the official provider page and follow the receiving team’s directions.
LOCAL CLINIC · CHECK OPENING HOURS
Wollondilly Animal Hospital
356 Argyle Street, Picton NSW 2571
Weekdays 8:30am–6pm; Saturday 8:30am–noon; Sunday closed.
The practice publishes the same phone number for after-hours emergencies. Phone for instructions rather than assuming the building is open. VECA Campbelltown, listed above, separately confirms a staffed 24/7 emergency hospital.
Official clinic contact and hours ↗Contacts checked against provider sources on 9 September 2026. Facilities are independent of Snake Catcher 24/7. Human snake-bite guidance · Veterinary snake-bite guidance.
COUNCIL & PUBLIC LAND
Local contacts for Picton.
Wollondilly Shire Council publishes information on Stonequarry Creek flood management and the Picton Parklands precinct. Contact council for public-land, drainage and vegetation enquiries with the precise location. Check current access conditions after heavy rain; neither a flood map nor a creek-side address proves a snake is on your property.
Wollondilly Shire Council
Council contact information ↗For an immediate medical emergency call 000. These independent organisations do not endorse or operate our service.
YOUR LOCAL QUESTIONS
Picton: useful answers.
Does flooding mean there will definitely be snakes in my yard?
No. Flooding creates many hazards and can change access, but it is not proof of a snake at your address. Act on a confirmed sighting and never enter floodwater or unstable debris to investigate.
Where can I find a 24-hour emergency vet for Picton?
VECA Campbelltown publishes 24/7 emergency care at 5/10 Blaxland Road, Campbelltown, on 02 9129 5888. Wollondilly Animal Hospital is a local Picton clinic with an after-hours phone contact. Call immediately to confirm where your pet should be received; do not wait for a local clinic to reopen.
Can you relocate a snake from a paddock?
Describe the exact position and whether it is still visible. A snake moving freely through a large paddock may not require capture, and locating one after it disappears can be impractical. We will discuss the circumstances before attendance.
Do I need pest control or a snake catcher?
Searching for pest control or pest removal for a snake? Call a licensed snake catcher directly. If a pest-control business does not offer licensed snake handling, it may need to find a catcher before arranging help. That extra referral can delay arrangements. Some pest controllers also provide licensed snake catching, so check the service and the attending handler’s authority. Keep people and pets away and call our team on 0484 033 337 for the fee, current availability and an estimated arrival.
Prepared by Snake Catcher 24/7 using the linked public sources. Local information and contacts checked . Call us if a listed contact needs updating.