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
Where mountain gardens meet wet gullies
Wentworth Falls has a pronounced mix of exposed sandstone country and sheltered, damp vegetation. NSW National Parks describes the nearby Nature track passing through heathland, fern-rich rainforest and swamp environments. The contrast matters: an open garden and the gully below it offer very different shelter, moisture and sun exposure.
For a property owner, the useful boundary is the change from maintained space to dense cover. A deck above a slope, a wood store against a retaining wall or a garden beside drainage can provide concealed space close to the house. Keep the household activity zone visible and describe these changes in level when you call.
SNAKES IN THE LOCAL RECORDS
Which snakes are recorded in Wentworth Falls?
Red-bellied black snakes, tiger snakes and highland copperheads all appear in the historical Wentworth Falls records. That mix is more informative than assuming every dark mountain snake is the same species. The photographs below show representative red-bellied black and tiger snakes; they were not taken during local call-outs.
Venomous. Its prey includes frogs, fish, reptiles and small mammals. Never approach to check the underside. Species information ↗
Venomous. Fallen timber, dense vegetation and animal burrows can provide shelter. Do not approach to inspect markings. 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 Wentworth Falls records and their limits
The research data contains 210 snake rehabilitation records assigned to Wentworth Falls during July 2011–June 2020. The five most-recorded names are shown below.
| Recorded name | Records |
|---|---|
| Red-bellied Black Snake | 59 |
| Tiger Snake | 56 |
| Highland Copperhead | 37 |
| Carpet Python | 24 |
| Eastern Brown Snake | 20 |
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.
Nature track and the Valley of the Waters setting
A useful example of the area's wet gully and swamp habitats. Stay on established tracks, give wildlife room and check National Parks alerts before a walk.
Garden-to-gully boundaries
On your own property, pay attention to where lawns end at dense vegetation, steps descend below decks or drainage passes beneath groundcover. Observe from open space; do not search through the cover.
Wood stores and outbuildings
Stored firewood, gardening materials and quiet sheds deserve a planned tidy-up when no snake is present. If a snake has just entered one, leave everything undisturbed.
AT YOUR PROPERTY
A snake disappears under a raised deck
Do not crawl beneath the deck, remove boards or try to drive the snake out with water. Tell us which side it entered, when you last saw it, and whether the space connects to the subfloor. A fixed landmark such as the left-hand stair post is more useful than a guess at the species.
Bring people and pets into a separate safe area without crossing the snake's path. If the deck overlooks a steep slope, describe the access from the street before the catcher arrives. Wet stairs, narrow side passages and locked gates can affect how equipment reaches the search area.
Help us reach the right place.
Mention whether your property is north or south of the highway, the correct driveway entrance and any steep or slippery steps. For holiday accommodation, nominate a person who can authorise access and meet the catcher. An accurate address and a recent last-seen position help us organise a quicker response.
Call for Wentworth Falls assistanceSEASONAL MAINTENANCE
Before reopening the deck or moving winter firewood
A sunny spell can bring people back into garden areas that have been quiet for weeks. Check the route from the house before moving firewood or opening an outdoor store. Damp gully steps and shaded deck supports need good visibility even when the upper garden is bright. If you see a snake, stop the job; cooler mountain weather is not a reason to approach it.
- Keep frequently used paths and steps visible rather than screened by overhanging groundcover.
- Store firewood with accessible space around it; plan handling in daylight after checking the surroundings.
- Inspect gaps around external doors and service penetrations once the immediate incident is resolved.
- Retain natural habitat on bushland land; concentrate maintenance on the household activity zone and follow vegetation rules.
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 — ambulanceBlue Mountains Hospital
Corner Great Western Highway and Woodlands Road, Katoomba NSW 2780
Official hospital information ↗Regional 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
Wentworth Falls Animal Hospital
1/295–297 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782
Regular appointments: weekdays 8:30am–6pm; Saturday 9am–1pm; Sunday closed.
The practice publishes separate emergency-care hours and after-hours diversion to Nepean Animal Hospital. Call immediately for a suspected bite and follow the receiving vet’s instructions; do not wait for the next appointment session.
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 Wentworth Falls.
For work around a garden that backs onto a reserve, ask Blue Mountains City Council about the land boundary and vegetation requirements. For a sighting on the Nature track or in the Valley of the Waters, give wildlife space and use NSW National Parks information for that park. A track sighting does not automatically require a private-property call-out.
Blue Mountains City Council
Council contact information ↗For an immediate medical emergency call 000. These independent organisations do not endorse or operate our service.
YOUR LOCAL QUESTIONS
Wentworth Falls: useful answers.
Can there be a snake out on a cool mountain day?
Cool weather alone cannot rule out a snake encounter. If you have actually seen a snake, act on the sighting: keep clear, note its position and call. Do not handle an apparently slow or inactive snake.
Will the catcher need access under my house?
That depends on the last sighting and the building. Describe the subfloor entrance, its height and any connected spaces. We assess safe access; you should not enter ahead of us.
Does a snake beside a walking track always need removal?
A snake moving through natural habitat may simply need space. Keep back and let other walkers know from a safe position. For a snake creating a conflict at your home, contact our team to discuss the situation.
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.