Snake Catcher Balmain

Balmain’s narrow access and compact courtyards can bring neighbours close to a sighting. Keep gates closed only when safe and arrange a clear street meeting point.

When calling from Balmain, explain whether the animal is indoors or outside, whether it remains visible, and whether children, pets, customers, livestock or workers are nearby. Harley can then assess the immediate risk and the safest access.

Local settings include terrace courtyards, harbour foreshore reserves, stone walls, renovation sites, garages and strata gardens. The priority is not to search each space; it is to keep the immediate area clear and preserve safe access.

On compact blocks and shared properties, isolate the immediate room, courtyard or common area without searching adjoining storage.

• terrace courtyards: Pause gardening, storage or maintenance work around terrace courtyards after a sighting.
• harbour foreshore reserves: Where harbour foreshore reserves is shared, ask one person to control access and another to meet Harley.
• stone walls: Keep people and pets away from stone walls until the sighting has been assessed.
• renovation sites: Identify the safest gate, path or building entrance leading toward renovation sites without approaching the animal.
• garages: Use garages as a landmark when explaining the last known position; do not move closer to inspect it.
• strata gardens: Tell Harley whether strata gardens is open, enclosed, elevated or difficult to access from the street.

A sighting does not establish that there is a nest or more than one snake. Avoid assumptions about species, numbers or where the animal has gone; preserve the last reliable observation instead.

• Create several metres of distance without sudden movement or noise.
• Ask workers, visitors and neighbours to use another entrance or area.
• Keep visual contact only while you can remain on stable, open ground.
• Do not use garden tools, brooms or containers in an attempted capture.
• If someone may have been bitten, call Triple Zero (000) immediately and follow the operator’s instructions.

A professional Balmain response requires calm scene control, appropriate equipment and lawful handling; Harley operates under NSW General Licence MWL000102655.

Appropriate containment and a controlled route through the Balmain property help protect residents, workers and the reptile.

If the snake has left terrace courtyards or cannot be located, capture cannot be guaranteed. Harley will explain what was checked and what should happen next. Read about Harley’s training and experience or review the Greater Sydney snake-removal process.