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Snakes in the City

Sydney-wide · licensed · available 24/7

Snake Catcher Sydney

Fast, professional snake removal by Harley Jones—an experienced Sydney wildlife relocator trusted in homes, workplaces, hotels, schools and strata properties.

Call-out fee applies · NSW General Licence MWL000102655

10+years in the field
Red-bellied Black Snake raising its head in grass in Sydney
Red-bellied Black Snake · SydneyImage supplied by Snakes in the City
Snake nearby?0411 103 488Call now · available 24/7
LicensedNSW wildlife relocator
ExperiencedMore than a decade in the field
Sydney-wideResidential and commercial
HumaneSafe, lawful relocation

Snake nearby?

Four calm steps

01

Stay calm

Move back slowly and give the snake space.

02

Clear the area

Keep children, pets and bystanders away.

03

Watch safely

Note where it goes without approaching it.

04

Call Harley

Phone 0411 103 488 for professional help.

Snake removal services

Experienced help for the place you found it

Every call-out is different. Select the situation closest to yours for practical first steps and information about Harley’s response.

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Snake Removal Sydney

Harley provides professional snake capture and humane reptile relocation across Greater Sydney. If a snake is visible now, create distance and call 0411 103 488.

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Emergency Snake Catcher Sydney

For snake sightings where people, pets, customers or workers may be at immediate risk. Create distance, control the area and call Harley.

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03

Snake in House Sydney

A snake inside a home is stressful, but rushing toward it increases the risk. Move people and pets away, preserve a safe exit and call Harley.

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04

Snake in Yard Sydney

Snakes may cross lawns, rest near pools or disappear into dense garden cover. Bring people and pets inside, give the animal space and call Harley.

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05

Snake in Garage or Shed Sydney

Garages and sheds contain blind corners, stored materials and machinery. Keep the space closed if safe, stop moving items and call Harley.

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06

Snake Near Pets Sydney

If a pet notices the snake first, do not get between them. Contain animals only when it is safe and call Harley for professional removal.

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07

Snake Removal for Schools and Childcare Sydney

Move students to another supervised area, isolate the sighting location and call Harley. Staff should manage people, not attempt a capture.

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Snake Removal for Businesses Sydney

Protect staff, customers and contractors by stopping activity in the affected area and arranging licensed professional removal.

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Harley Jones holding a seven-foot diamond python during a genuine call-out
Genuine Harley field photograph

Meet Harley Jones

Professional judgement built through real Sydney call-outs

Harley combines formal reptile-handling training with more than a decade of field experience in homes, hotels, businesses, strata properties, bushland edges and difficult-access locations.

01 Licensed NSW snake catcher and wildlife relocator

02 Residential, commercial and community-site experience

03 Calm scene control and humane handling

Recognisable across Sydney

Easy to identify when Harley arrives

The distinctive black-and-lime response vehicle carries the Snakes in the City branding and Harley’s contact number, making it easy to recognise at residential, strata and commercial call-outs.

Snakes in the City branded response vehicle with Sydney Harbour in the background
Snakes in the City · snake catcher and wildlife relocation · Sydney-wide

Real field experience

Unusual call-outs. Useful lessons.

Original stories demonstrate the access, identification and safety decisions that professional reptile work can require.

Harley Jones wearing long, loose protective field clothing, sturdy footwear and gloves while professionally handling a snake outdoors

Why preparation, protective clothing and calm judgement matter during a professional Sydney snake call-out.

Blue-tongue lizard safely contained during a genuine Willoughby reptile call-out

A calm assessment and humane response protected the residents, the property and one of Sydney’s best-known native garden reptiles.

Death adder photographed in leaf litter at Flat Rock Gully near Northbridge

A photograph from the bushland between Northbridge and Cammeray prompted an unusual identification discussion – and drew on Harley Jones's 14 years of local snake-catching experience.

Diamond Python coiled high in a Roseville tree during a genuine removal

An unusual North Shore call-out that demanded patience, careful planning and experienced work well above ground level.

Golden-crowned Snake found on a Turramurra verandah during a genuine call-out

Harley responded promptly and calmly when a venomous native snake was found beside a home on Sydney's Upper North Shore.

Common Tree Snake safely contained at the InterContinental Sydney

An unexpected hotel guest gave Harley one of the most recognisably Sydney backdrops of his reptile-removal career.

Sydney snake catcher Harley Jones pictured during his professional field work

Formal reptile-handling training, years of real call-outs and a calm approach make Harley a trusted choice for snake removal across Greater Sydney.

Greater Sydney coverage

Snake removal across Greater Sydney

Explore the main regions Harley serves, including the North Shore, Northern Beaches, the Hills, Hawkesbury, Western Sydney and the Sydney CBD.

North Shore & Ku-ring-gai

Homes, strata properties, schools and businesses from the Lower North Shore through Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby.

Chatswood, Lane Cove, Willoughby, Roseville, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble, Turramurra, St Ives, Wahroonga and Hornsby

Northern Beaches

Urgent snake and reptile assistance for coastal homes, gardens, courtyards, businesses and community sites.

Manly, Queenscliff, Mosman, Balmoral, Bayview, Clareville and surrounding Northern Beaches suburbs

The Hills & Hawkesbury

Practical snake removal for suburban properties, acreage, stables, sheds and hard-to-reach locations.

Dural, Galston, Arcadia, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Glenhaven, Kenthurst and Richmond

Western Sydney & Penrith

Residential, industrial, workplace and acreage call-outs across Sydney’s west and north-west.

Blacktown, Penrith, St Marys, Seven Hills, Quakers Hill, Riverstone, Schofields, Rouse Hill and surrounding suburbs

Sydney CBD & Inner City

Professional scene control for hotels, offices, strata buildings, public-facing properties and busy workplaces.

Sydney CBD, North Sydney, St Leonards, Greenwich, Waverton, Naremburn, Cammeray and nearby suburbs

Urgent help across Greater Sydney

Found a snake at your property?

Keep your distance, keep people and pets away, and call Harley.

Customer experience

Excellent
Snakes In The City5.0
Based on 26 reviews
Jane Driver
2 days ago
Harley from Snakes in the City turned up very quickly. He quickly located the snake which was a deadly Brown snake. He secured it in a humane way and informed he would re locate it to a safe and suitable location. I was very pleased and highly recoomend his service
Asha Jones
2 months ago
We had a surprise red belly black snake visitor at our front door and Harley was prompt in arriving and capturing the little guy! Great service and much appreciated!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Asha. Prompt and safe snake removal is always the priority. We appreciate your review.
Chris Stewart
2 months ago
Amazing quick and respectful not only is Harley cost effective he is a pleasure to do business with
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chris. Harley appreciates your kind words and your review.
Sam P
1 year ago
Harley is an absolute legend! We had two Green Tree snakes in the house, found them a few hours apart, or should I say, they found my wife.. Harley came out to help within minutes of me calling. At first we only thought it was one, in an incredibly hard spot to reach.. He successfully grabbed it, everyone was over the moon! I went out and on my return realised there was another sticking his/her head out from the oven! Harley came back right away, it was already dinner time. He helped me pull out the oven, again was able to grab the snake from an almost impossible gap between the wall and kitchen cabinetry.. Absolutely amazing he was able to get it! Once it had calmed down he showed my 6yr old daughter how to handle it and let her have a hold by herself with a very watchful eye. I cannot stress what an incredible guy he is, absolutely lovely, incredibly professional, fast, and I mean fast, I was watching the first one to make sure I knew where it was and he was on his way as we spoke on the phone.. He was great with my daughter, he has one of his own and it shows. It made what was a stressful situation into something fun and memorable. I highly recommend you give Harley a call if you have any snake dramas, you won't find a better, more decent, professional and kind person to help you.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sam. Harley appreciates your detailed review and recommendation. Safe, calm and careful snake removal is always the priority.
Graham Vesey
2 years ago
Harley removed two death adders that had set up home. He arrived promptly and was great to deal with. Highly recommend him.
Response from the owner:Thanks Graham! Pretty sure the female was gravid, hopefully they go on to have cute little Death Adder babies 🙂
Stan GU
2 years ago
Called him in the late afternoon and came within 40 mins from the Eastern suburbs to the Western suburbs and caught the snake within half an hour. Very efficiency and very friendly service. Highly recommended!
darshika shandil
2 years ago
Harley is an amazing guy. He came out and removed a dead red belly from neighbours yard, examined the place and found where the snake could've gotten into the yard. He went to bunning, grabbed necessities and even snake proofed the fencing. Absolutely amazing service for a genuine person! Could not recommend enough
Tom Inglis
3 years ago
We had a python removed by Harley about a year ago. It returned after 12 months and when I contacted him he promptly came and said that it was the same snake, and that he would remove it for free. I can wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone, as I found him reliable and honest.
Response from the owner:Thanks Tom! Much appreciated!
Graham Seach
3 years ago
I called Snakes in the City after a workman reported seeing some red-bellied black while he was working on my property. Harley Jones was there within 30 minutes and spent an hour checking every nook and cranny and providing a wealth of information about snakes in general and RB blacks in particular. He came back a few days later and spent a couple of hours of his own time helping to clear part of the property - even using his own equipment. What a guy! I couldn't recommend Snakes in the City any higher. Thanks Harley.
Sam Nagra
3 years ago
Great communication and very informative. Thank you for you awesome service.
Response from the owner:Thanks Sam, glad to be of help 🙂
adam suffling
3 years ago
Very informative about the snake and it’s behavioural habits. Happy to use the service they provide.
Response from the owner:Thankyou Adam 🙂
Cherles Mugalasi
3 years ago
Response from the owner:Thanks Cherles!
Ryan
4 years ago
Brilliant, professional quick service. Was greeted by Rob Ambrose who proved to be an expert in the field and put our minds at ease knowing there was no snakes around our residence or neighbourhood. He was a friendly chap with great historical and cultural knowledge.
Response from the owner:Thankyou for your review, much appreciated! 🙂
Quazi Imtiaz
4 years ago
Super fast response. The guy showed up at my doorstep within 20 minutes of my call. Came in and took care of the brown snake from the backyard in a matter of few minutes. He shared with me a lot of information about this reptile and where the snakes can potentially come from in my property. I won’t hesitate to call Snakes in the City again and highly recommend them to others.
Response from the owner:Thankyou very much! 🙏
Flying Tiger
4 years ago
He is professional, efficient and very helpful! 👍👍👍👍
Response from the owner:Thankyou! 🙂
Rowan Freeman
4 years ago
Highly recomend, honest and reliable with speedy service.
Response from the owner:Thankyou! 🙂
Kate Hill
5 years ago
Response from the owner:Thanks Kate!
mohsen work
5 years ago
arrived 25 min after my call. catch the snake very easy. nice and friendly guy. so happy to see the snake is gone
Response from the owner:Thankyou for the review 🙂 We aim to be on site within 30mins of all calls, glad we could be of help!
Chris Flesser
6 years ago
Excellent service (24 hour). Advised me on the best treatment for a sick sea snake that I found at Bondi @ 10pm. Thanks guys👍👌
Response from the owner:Thankyou Chris! Sea Snakes are such amazing creatures, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to interact with them! Sometimes things happen for a reason and nature is just taking its course.
brent kelly
6 years ago
THANKS FOR COMMING SO FAST! Even though it was only a Blue Tongue my wife feels better now!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the review Brent! You can find more information about Blue Tongues on our Snake ID page 🙂 https://www.snakesinthecity.com.au/blue-tongue-lizard/
Luke Swan
6 years ago
Arrived quickly and was very professional. Couldn't ask for a better service.
Response from the owner:Thanks Luke! We aim to be as fast as possible, glad we could help!
Dragan Koprivica
6 years ago
Candice McBain
6 years ago
The snake catcher got to our house really fast! After he caught the snake, he looked around our property and pointed out areas where snakes like to hide. He also told us what we could do to minimise our chance of more snakes hanging around the house.
Response from the owner:Thankyou for your review 🙂
Jack Waterhouse
6 years ago
Thanks so much! Highly recommended, these guys got here FAST! Found the Red Belly Black even though it had moved!
Response from the owner:Thanks Jack, always a good outcome!
paul watkins
6 years ago
Awesome, Quick response.
Response from the owner:Thanks Paul 🙂