A Turramurra resident discovered a golden-crowned snake resting in the sun on a verandah. The snake was not behaving aggressively, but any unidentified snake close to a home deserves caution. The resident stayed back and called Harley.
A calm response at the property
Harley assessed the verandah, the people nearby and the animal's available escape routes before completing the removal calmly and professionally. Keeping the site quiet and clear reduced the chance of the snake disappearing beneath furniture or into another sheltered space.
The golden-crowned snake (Cacophis squamulosus) is a native eastern Australian species. It is usually dark, with distinctive cream, yellow or orange markings around the head and neck. It is generally secretive and often shelters beneath leaf litter, logs, rocks and other ground cover.
Venomous, but not considered dangerous
The Australian Museum describes golden-crowned snakes as venomous but not considered dangerous. That is not an invitation to handle one. When cornered, the species can adopt a defensive posture and may bite. Identification should always be made from a safe distance by someone with suitable experience.
Around Turramurra, leafy gardens and nearby bushland can provide the cool shelter, ground cover and prey that small snakes use. A sighting does not mean a property is poorly maintained; reptiles move through suburban spaces while seeking suitable conditions.
What to do if a snake is on a verandah
- Move indoors or well away and keep children and pets with you.
- Do not corner the snake or block its path with furniture.
- Maintain visual contact only from a safe position.
- Do not attempt to identify, touch or capture it yourself.
- Call Harley on 0411 103 488 and explain where it was last seen.
Turramurra snake removal by Harley
The verandah call-out shows the value of prompt, experienced attendance before an animal reaches a wall cavity, storage area or dense garden cover. Harley provides professional snake removal for Turramurra homes, strata properties, gardens and workplaces under NSW General Licence MWL000102655.
Any suspected snake bite is a medical emergency. Call Triple Zero (000), keep the person still and follow emergency instructions. For the snake at your property, keep clear and contact Harley on 0411 103 488.