Snakes can be an extremely hazardous presence for Australians, yet many don’t know what to do when encountering one in their homes. Many Australians do not understand what steps should be taken if one should appear.

Stu McKenzie is an active snake catcher on the Sunshine Coast who also regularly posts videos to YouTube. This season he has been keeping busy with snake capture work while gearing up for another long winter season ahead.

Snake Removal

Snakes often encroach upon human territory in search of food, water and shelter; sometimes even nest-building material. When this occurs, snakes tend to prefer quiet places such as attics or crawlspaces behind water heaters and sheds/garages as nesting locations; although they can become an annoying presence when hunting rodents and insects in your yard.

Even though not all snakes are dangerous, you should contact a professional immediately when encountering one in your home. Furthermore, be wary of signs such as musty or mildew smells, scrambling noises and water around foundation.

The Sunshine Coast Snake Catcher team has made waves on social media thanks to their work in their region, rescuing and relocating snakes as well as providing education on reptiles in their region. If you want to prevent snakes from visiting your home, make sure your grass stays short and remove ground-laying items like rocks.

Snake Relocation

Snakes often make their way into homes in search of food, shelter and water. While some snakes are poisonous, others aren’t; professionals can safely remove and relocate these reptiles from your property if necessary; it is illegal for individuals to capture or kill a snake without the necessary licenses.

Snakes tend to seek shelter in dark and quiet spaces like attics and crawl spaces, sheds, around water heaters or in the walls of garages. Their presence often indicates rodent infestation; thus you might also spot one on your roof.

An antivenom can quickly reverse a deadly copperhead snake bite, while their hourglass-shaped heads and solid coloring provide identification. Their rattle alerts other snakes of their presence. Expect to pay approximately $500 for relocation service.

Snake Identification

South East Queensland is home to numerous snake species, some of which are considered dangerous. Snakes are frequently seen roaming properties and entering homes – yet there are ways you can reduce the risk of bites by keeping your lawn short, clearing away debris like sticks and rocks from your yard, placing deterrents such as rock salt or pepper spray around your property, etc.

One Sunshine Coast snake catcher, Stu McKenzie, has made quite the name for himself with his snake catching tours. Through YouTube and Snake Catchers 24/7 – which started out as side gig – reptile enthusiasts now have the chance to experience close up interaction with these reptiles. You can even spend a day learning how to safely handle snakes!

Legal Requirements

If snakes have invaded your property, it’s essential that you contact a professional snake catcher immediately. Just as plumbers won’t fix a leaky faucet for free, snake catchers only remove reptiles for payment – their bills need paying too.

Multiple Sunshine Coast snake catcher services have shared photos on social media of their work this summer, including an eye-catching post featuring a large python eating what appears to be a possum in an enclosed garage of one home.

Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7 team are also advising pet bird owners to double-check the cages they keep their feathered friends in, especially straight-bar bird cages which could allow snakes into your home due to pythons being able to squeeze through gaps approximately one-third of their body width. Furthermore, without proper documentation you could face serious charges should any attempt at capture or killing be successful; including being attacked by a potentially venomous species of serpent!