Welcome to Snake Catcher Bowen Hills: Your Trusted Snake Management Experts
Welcome to Snake Catcher Bowen Hills, your premier snake management service in suburban Brisbane. With over 30 years of experience, we are dedicated to providing professional, efficient, and reliable snake-catching services to our community. Our expertise, coupled with our commitment to safety and education, ensures that you and your loved ones can live peacefully alongside these fascinating creatures.
24/7 Service: Always Ready to Help
At Snake Catcher Bowen Hills, we understand that snake encounters can happen at any time of the day or night. That’s why we offer a 24/7 snake-catching service to ensure you’re never left feeling unsafe or unsure. Whether you find a snake in your garden, home, or workplace, our team of skilled professionals is always ready to respond swiftly and effectively.
Our 24/7 services include:
Rapid response to snake sightings
Safe and humane snake removal
Thorough inspection of your property
Preventative advice to minimise future encounters
With our round-the-clock availability, you can rest assured that help is just a phone call away, no matter when you need it.
Free Advice and Identification: Educating Our Community
Education is a crucial part of our mission at Snake Catcher Bowen Hills. We believe that understanding more about snakes and their behavior can significantly reduce fear and improve safety. That’s why we offer free advice and snake identification services to our community.
Our educational services include:
Free snake identification: Send us a photo of the snake, and our experts will identify it for you.
Safety tips: Learn how to safely coexist with snakes and what to do if you encounter one.
Preventative advice: We provide tips on how to make your property less attractive to snakes.
By empowering you with knowledge, we aim to foster a community that respects and coexists harmoniously with these important wildlife creatures.
30 Years of Experience: Expertise You Can Trust
With three decades of experience in snake catching and management, Snake Catcher Bowen Hills stands out as a trusted name in the industry. Our extensive experience means we’ve encountered a wide variety of situations and have developed effective strategies to handle them all.
Our experience translates into:
Skilled handling: Our team is trained to manage snakes of all species and sizes safely.
Expert advice: We draw on years of knowledge to provide accurate and helpful guidance.
Reliable service: Our track record speaks for itself – we’ve successfully assisted countless residents and businesses over the years.
When you choose Snake Catcher Bowen Hills, you’re choosing a team with the experience and expertise to handle any snake-related issue with professionalism and care.
Snakes in Suburban Brisbane: Understanding Their Abundance
Suburban Brisbane, with its warm climate and lush environment, is a prime habitat for snakes. Understanding why snakes are so prevalent in this area can help residents coexist more comfortably with them.
Factors contributing to snake abundance in Brisbane include:
Climate: Brisbane’s subtropical climate provides a perfect environment for snakes. The warm temperatures and high humidity levels support a variety of snake species.
Habitat: The mix of urban and natural environments offers abundant shelter and food sources for snakes. Gardens, parks, and bushland areas provide ideal habitats.
Food sources: Suburban areas often have a high availability of prey such as rodents, birds, and insects, which attract snakes.
By understanding these factors, we can take proactive steps to minimise unwanted encounters and live peacefully alongside our native wildlife.
Living in Peace with Snakes: Tips for a Harmonious Coexistence
While the idea of living alongside snakes may be unsettling for some, it’s important to remember that they play a vital role in the ecosystem. Here are some practical tips to help you coexist safely and peacefully with snakes in suburban Brisbane:
Secure Your Property:
Seal entry points: Ensure that gaps and holes in walls, doors, and windows are sealed to prevent snakes from entering your home.
Maintain your garden: Keep your garden tidy by regularly mowing the lawn, trimming bushes, and removing piles of debris where snakes may hide.
Secure compost bins: Ensure that compost bins and garbage areas are secure and do not attract rodents, which can in turn attract snakes.
Reduce Attractants:
Control pests: Implement measures to control rodent populations, as they are a primary food source for many snake species.
Secure pet food: Keep pet food indoors or in sealed containers to avoid attracting rodents and snakes.
Water sources: Minimise standing water in your garden, which can attract both snakes and their prey.
Stay Informed and Prepared:
Learn about local snakes: Familiarise yourself with the common snake species in your area, their behavior, and how to identify them.
Educate your family: Teach your family members, especially children, about snake safety and what to do if they encounter a snake.
Have a plan: Know who to call and what steps to take in case of a snake sighting. Having Snake Catcher Bowen Hills contact information handy can save valuable time.
Promote Natural Predators:
Encourage birds of prey: Owls, hawks, and other birds of prey are natural snake predators. Providing nesting boxes can attract these beneficial birds to your area.
Welcome other predators: Animals like cats and dogs can help deter snakes from your property, though they should be monitored to prevent harm to themselves.
Contact Us
If you encounter a snake or have any concerns about snake activity on your property, don’t hesitate to contact Snake Catcher Bowen Hills. Our team of experts is ready to assist you with prompt, professional, and compassionate service. Reach us anytime at 0413028081 or fauna@qfc.com.au
Snake Catcher Bowen Hills is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community by providing top-notch snake-catching services, expert advice, and valuable education. With our 24/7 availability, extensive experience, and dedication to coexistence, we are your trusted partner in living peacefully with snakes in suburban Brisbane.
Records
Venomous Snakes
Elapidae (Elapid front fanged snakes)
Comprehensive Survey of Elapid Species: Occurrence and Records in Bowen Hills
The subsequent compilation of elapids, denoting venomous land snakes native to South East Queensland. A considerable number of these species have been consistently documented within Bowen Hills. The records encompass tangible evidence from museum collections, as well as well-regarded expert observations and identifications in the field of snake taxonomy. The ensuing list provides details on each species, along with their respective findings and records.
Comprehensive Survey of non-venomous Species that cover Boidae, Colubridae and Typhlodidae: Occurrence and Records in Bowen Hills
The following compilation comprises non-venomous snake species that have been reliably documented within Bowen Hills. These records have been substantiated through tangible evidence from museum collections and well-regarded expert observations and identifications in the field of snake taxonomy. The list includes representatives from various snake families. Each species entry presents comprehensive information on its presence and records.