Snakes are simple creatures – they want food and a sunny place to rest – and somethings, the perfect spot for those things is in your home. Although snakes occasionally crop up in inconvenient places, they typically don’t like occupying the same place as people, so when they spot you, they’ll probably hide somewhere dark and safe. This skittish behaviour can make it difficult to know whether or not you have a snake in your home, but there are signs you can look for to indicate whether or not you’re sharing a living space with a scaly tenant. SEQ Snake Catchers are your local 24/7 emergency sn ..read more

Snakes are an essential part of Queensland’s unique ecosystem. They’re predators of a number of rodents, birds, insects, and amphibians and a food source for a range of native birds, such as kookaburras, owls, and other snakes. Snakes are vital to Queensland, so when they turn up in our homes, garages, backyards, or sheds, they mustn’t meet an untimely end. SEQ Snake Catchers provide a safe, gentle relocation service across Brisbane. We ensure Brisbane families and pets are safe and that snakes live in a habitat where they can thrive. You might be wondering, ‘Why should I hire a snake catcher ..read more

When you’re working in your backyard and spot a snake, the first instinct for many is to panic. Some people reach for something to kill it with, and others move as far away from the snake as possible. Although they inspire fear in many Australians, snakes aren’t there to hurt you. They probably found their way into your yard in search of food and a sunny place to rest. When you spot one, you may naturally be wondering how to get rid of a snake in Logan, and that’s where SEQ Snake Catchers come in. We’re a local 24/7 emergency snake catcher service committed to providing safe, gentle relocatio ..read more

Is It Dangerous? The Small Eyed Snake is a highly venomous species of snake with dangerously potent myotoxic venom. The culprit in at least one case involving a human death, it is likely responsible for many more. It is aggressive when cornered and will bite multiple times when it has to. When it does not feel threated, the Small Eyed Snake is generally disinclined to bite. Where Would You Find It? Small Eyed Snakes are almost always located near a water source, usually a lake or river. They thrive in high moisture level environments, and typically environments where leaf litter or rocky outcr ..read more

Is It Dangerous? The Spotted Python is a species of constrictor Snake and is non-venomous. Due to its small size it is a relatively harmless Snake, however its bite can still cause nasty lacerations aswell as infections. Where Would You Find It? Spotted Pythons can thrive in any habitat and ecosystem in South East Queensland. They enjoy forested environments close to water sources as well as semi-arid environments. They utilise ground laying timbers as a means for shelter. They also thrive is rocky environments where they can take refuge. How Do They Behave? Spotted Pythons are a nocturnal spe ..read more

Is It Dangerous? The White-Crowned Snake is extremely mildly venomous, although this venom is off low toxicity. They are very calm natured and must be heavily antagonized to bit. Their fangs are very small and are unlikely to penetrate a line of clothing. Where Would You Find It? White Crowned Snakes live in all kinds of habitats except arid/desert environs. This is due to their predilection for living under moist leaf litter and natural debris. They are common to find in the garden sheltering underneath logs, compost and grass clippings. They are also commonly spotted around outdoor patios of ..read more

Is It Dangerous? The Blind Snake is a non-venomous and totally inoffensive species which shares more attributes with a worm than it does a Snake. Blind Snakes cannot bite however can produce a foul odour to deter attackers. Where Would You Find It? Blind Snakes are commonly found in the garden when shifting leaf litter or ground debris. Blind Snakes live almost exclusively beneath the soil. They can also be spotted after floods when they are washed out from their preferred hiding spots. Blind Snakes enjoy most environments as long as they are damp and moist. How Do They Behave? Blind Snakes af ..read more

Is It Dangerous? The Marsh Snake is a venomous species of Elapid Snake. It has front facing fangs and has venom which cause symptoms ranging from nausea, headaches, severe local pain, swelling and muscle soreness. Its venom features procoagulants. Where Would You Find It? In keeping with their namesake, the Marsh Snake is almost exclusively found in very close proximity to water where it can hunt its favourite prey. They prefer to take shelter in undergrowth and under thick debris. Around the home, Marsh snakes are often seen after rain, in pools and around outdoor patios. These shy Snakes rar ..read more

Is It Dangerous? The Keelback Snake is a non-venomous species of Colubrid Snake which means they possess rear facing fangs. They can still bite however and bites will require sterilisation. They are a very inoffensive Snake unless provoked. Where Would You Find It? Keelbacks prefer environments close to water sources to hunt their favourite foods. These environments include swamps, wetlands, parks close to lakes and lagoons and any areas near flowing bodies of water. Keelbacks are a curious Snake and are frequently found in homes, in particular garages. They are also regularly seen in gardens ..read more

Is It Dangerous? The Golden Crowned Snake is a venomous species of Snake however, like all Crowned Snake species, is has small fangs and the venom is weak. The Golden Crowned Snake will strike repeatedly at attackers, but will rarely do so with an open mouth. This is more to intimidate than envenomate. It is however the most dangerous of the Crowned Snake family. Where Would You Find It? The Golden Crowned Snake is a subterranean dweller, like its other Crowned Snake counterparts. It spends the majority of its time under leaf litter and organic debris. It is often times found in pools after fl ..read more