Northside Elapids - Snake Catcher

23/01/2026

Hi all,

At Northside Elapids we don’t just catch snakes — we also keep and care for a variety of species.

This particular girl is quite rare in the hobby these days, and she was produced right here in SA. We’re incredibly excited to have her, and we’ve been waiting quite some time for this species to be bred again.

Any guesses on what species she might be?

11/01/2026

Hi all,

Back to catching as usual.

24/7 - 7 days

John
0460 886 521

10/01/2026

Hi all,

On this rare occasion I’ll be taking tomorrow off for a family outing, so I won’t be available for catches.

Thanks for understanding,

John 🐍

09/01/2026

Hi all — this is a bit of a read, but I wanted to share my thoughts on licensed snake catchers offering services for free, as well as unlicensed individuals offering snake catching services.
We love seeing the community come together to help one another, especially when it comes to wildlife safety. However, it’s important to recognise that publicly offering free snake catching services can unintentionally impact those who rely on this work as their livelihood during the season.
Providing a service for free is a personal choice and is best handled privately between the business and the individual customer, rather than promoted publicly where it may affect other licensed operators who use their skills and passion to make a living.
Many snake catchers operate as small businesses and depend on this income. Like any professional service, there are real costs involved—training, equipment, permits, insurance, and availability. Being paid ensures that trained, licensed, and insured catchers can continue to provide a safe, reliable, and sustainable service long-term.
It’s also extremely important for the public to only use licensed and insured snake catchers. Using unlicensed or uninsured individuals is unsafe and can leave the property owner legally and financially liable if the catcher is bitten or injured. Snake handling is dangerous work and should only be carried out by properly trained professionals.
Some licensed snake catchers, myself included, also hold permits to keep venomous snakes. This further fuels our passion, experience, and commitment to safely catching and relocating snakes, helping to prevent unnecessary harm or killing of wildlife while ensuring public safety.
Free services are often well-intentioned, but they can have unintended consequences—for both the industry and safety. Supporting licensed professionals helps protect people, livelihoods, and our native wildlife.

Thanks

John from Northside Elapids

31/12/2025

Nice little New Year’s Eve job today. Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis) Extremely venomous
A perfect example of how quickly snakes just want to get away and be left alone. Remember: don’t interact with, kill, or attempt to capture snakes.
Stay safe everyone, and Happy New Year 🐍🎉

20/12/2025

One of today's jobs. Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis) Extremely venomous

Ph. John
0460 886 521 🐍

17/12/2025

Not snake-related, but we care for several species of Australian native reptiles. Feeding time with our Mertens’ water monitors (Varanus mertensi) is always entertaining — their feeding response is incredibly explosive, and they sometimes come absolutely flying out of their enclosures.

Here's me coaxing one of them back inside after a particularly enthusiastic feed. 🦎
Stay tuned for more clips featuring our scaly family members.

26/11/2025

Today's job, Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis) Extremely venomous 🐍

Please remember, dont attempt to catch or kill snakes. No interaction means no bite.

Available all areas - John 0460 886 521

20/11/2025

Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis) - Extremely venomous

This Brown snake was "meshing" about and got caught up in some "snake proof mesh".

Does "snake proof mesh work"? - easy answer, NO.

Servicing all suburbs.

Ph. John 0460 886 521

20/10/2025

Hi everyone!

Obviously the warmer weather has brought out snakes from their winter naps (brumation) and are on the move for food to warm up and to find mates.

REMEMBER snakes are never out to get you, they are simply passing through and sometimes find themselves on your property to rest and cool down. Thats why it's so common to find them tucked away or hidden around the property. Not interacting with snakes means no BITE!

Please if you see a snake, do not interact with it, attempt to capture it or attempt to kill it. People that do this are usually ones that get bitten. Please just observe from a safe distance, remove all children and pets from the area of the snake. If a snake has been found hiding in a room of the house, please shut the door and place a rolled up wet towel at the bottom of the door and contact me 0460 886 521

Best regards,

Contact John 0460 886 521

All suburbs

11/09/2025

Hello everyone, my name is John and I am thrilled to announce the official launch of my snake catching business. This venture is not only a professional endeavour, but also a passion-driven pursuit.

I have successfully completed a nationally accredited Australian Snake Handling Course through Snakehandler, hold current First Aid certification, and possess full Public Liability Insurance, ensuring peace of mind for all parties involved. Safety, for both humans and wildlife, is always my top priority.

With a long-standing passion for reptiles, I currently care for multiple species of Australian pythons and monitors. This hands-on experience, combined with professional training from local snake catchers such as Adelaide Hills Snake Catcher, enables me to confidently and safely relocate snakes that have entered areas they shouldn't be in.

I offer fast, reliable call-outs, humane catch and relocation of snakes, and am licensed through DEW with full insurance coverage.

If you encounter a snake on your property, please remain calm, keep an eye on the snake from a safe distance, and contact me directly – I will handle the situation from there.

Contact: 0460 886 521
Servicing: All suburbs

Please note that call-out fees apply, and pensioner discounts are available. 📞

SA, Adelaide Snake Catching & Relocation - Safe • Reliable • Insured & Licenced | Available 24/7. Servicing all suburbs. Pensioners discount is available & call out fees apply. Ph John 0460 886 521