Snake Catcher Brisbane North

The northern suburbs of Brisbane are home to a significant variety of snake species which is a reflection of the diverse vegetative communities across the region. The mosaic construct of suburban and commercial localities intertwined with natural assets such as creeks, rivers and biodiversity corridors provide the perfect situation by which snakes and people are likely to come in conflict. That’s where the team at Snake Catcher Brisbane North come into there own with long term experienced snake removal consultants ready to assist at any time across all Northern suburbs.

Of the snake species encountered only a handful are considered medically significant venomous species with the majority of snakes either weakly or non venomous. From the highly venomous and defensive Eastern Brown Snake through to the ever common Coastal Carpet Python, the northern suburbs of Brisbane is home to a high number and highly diverse snake assemblage. Some are highly abundant such as the Coastal Carpet Python whilst others are small and inconspicuous like the Dwarf Crowned Snake. Some favor moist, creek and riverine habitats and others drier parks and gardens. Common species found across the region that have required snake removal include the following:

Eastern Brown Snake: the regions most toxic snake

Red-bellied Black Snake: common in areas associated with riparian habitats

Coastal Carpet Python: the Northside’s most commonly encountered snake

Common Tree Snake: common in all habitat types

Yellow-faced Whip Snake: locally abundant in rocky gardens

White Crowned Snake: a nocturnal species with high abundance

Golden Crowned Snake: the largest of the crowned snake species found locally

Dwarf Crowned Snake: favors highly specific moist gardens usually in gullies or drainage’s

Brown Tree Snake: often encountered in outer Northern suburbs

Keelback Snake: predominately found in association with freshwater environs

Eastern Small-eyed Snake: highly venomous but very cryptic

Marsh Snake: a weakly venomous species found in proximity to moist habitats

For a complete list of the snake of South East Queensland visit our sister site wildlifeqld.com.au  Snakes of South East Queensland.

Not all suburbs contain all species of snakes as listed here. Suburbs such as Samford, Dayboro, Albany Creek, The Gap, Ashgrove and Eatons Hill have seen our snake catcher Brisbane North team encounter all species listed. Other suburbs such as Aspley, McDowall, Northgate, Virginia, Boodall, Taigum, Strathpine, Bray Park and Bracken Ridge are more suburban by nature and exclude some of the more species specific habitat required by some snakes.

Localities on the outskirts associated with the D’Aguilar Range such as Mt Nebo, Mt Glorious and the Samford Valley area often record more uncommon snakes such as Stephen’s Banded Snake, Rough Scaled Snake and the Death Adder. In case your wondering which suburbs our snake catcher Brisbane North team covers check below to see that we have you covered! Click your suburb to find out whats happening in your suburb.