A Hornsby Heights resident found a large Diamond Python woven through a metal garden fence, with its patterned body looping between several bars. The homeowner kept back and called Harley rather than pulling at the snake or trying to force it through an opening.
Why a fence can turn into a handling problem
A python can distribute its weight and grip across several contact points. If one section is pulled without supporting the rest of the body, the animal can tighten around the fence, injure itself or react defensively. Metal edges and narrow gaps add further risk when a long snake is already entwined.
Patient support instead of force
Harley supported the python's body and worked through the loops in sequence, gently guiding each section back through the bars. The method protected the snake and avoided damage to the property. Once fully untangled, the python was secured in a professional transport container for appropriate relocation.
Diamond Pythons around Hornsby Heights
Diamond Pythons are non-venomous native snakes found in coastal New South Wales and Sydney suburbs near bushland. Warm fences, garden structures and nearby prey can bring them into residential spaces. They are important wildlife, but a large python can still bite when frightened and should not be grabbed or handled by the public.
- Keep children and pets away from both sides of the fence.
- Do not cut, pull or push the snake through the bars.
- Avoid surrounding the animal or blocking every route away.
For snake removal in Hornsby Heights and surrounding North Shore suburbs, call Harley on 0411 103 488 and describe the fence type, access and the snake's current position.