Gold Coast Snake Species
The Gold Coast & Scenic Rim is considered as home to approximately 24 different species of snake. These snakes range from nonvenomous pythons & tree snakes to species which are renown for being some of the most toxic on the planet, such as the Eastern Brown Snake. The following snake species can all be found within the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim areas.
Many snake species resemble one another and can be challenging to differentiate between to the untrained eye. Never get too close to a snake. Keep a safe distance and contact a Gold Coast snake catcher if you require assistance.
If you would like to identify a snake and can take a photo without jeopardising your own safety we are happy to identify the snake for you. Text a photo through to your local Gold Coast snake catcher at 0423 866 017. Alternatively, upload a high-resolution image using our contact form. We always welcome your images and may use them on our website.
Eastern Brown Snake
Day-active snake, found wherever there are plenty of rodents, however they are most common in more rural / farmland …
Red Bellied Black Snake
A primarily diurnal snake, favouring marshy and wetland areas where frogs are plentiful. These snakes are far more …
Eastern Tiger Snake
The Eastern Tiger Snake would be considered one of the most venomous snakes we have here in …
Eastern Small Eyed Snake
The Eastern Small Eyed Snake is found in most suburbs on the Gold Coast, particularly in the hinterland areas …
Yellow Faced Whip Snake
A common backyard visitor in all areas within South East Queensland. These snakes are frequently associated …
Coastal Carpet Python
Both a nocturnal and diurnal snake depending on the conditions and time of year. Most commonly picked up …
Common Death Adder
A nocturnal snake typically not found within suburbia, preferring to live amongst leaf litter in the mountainous …
Marsh Snake
A common backyard visitor in swampy and well watered areas where frogs are abundant. Not a very defensive …
Brown Tree Snake
Another fairly abundant nocturnal snake found in well wooded and hinterland areas. These snakes are quite long …
White Crowned Snake
Like all crowned snakes, these guys are not frequently encountered due to their scarce and nocturnal behaviour. White …
Golden Crowned Snake
Like all crowned snakes, these guys are not frequently encountered due to their scarce and nocturnal behaviour. Golden …
Rough Scaled Snake
Rough Scaled Snakes are one of the more venomous snakes we have located here in South East Queensland. They …
Stephens Banded Snake
Not a very commonly encountered snake, however they do exist in good numbers within South East Queensland …
Common Tree Snake
Probably the most commonly encountered backyard snake here on the Gold Coast, and throughout South East …
Bandy Bandy Snake
A quite interestingly coloured snake that resides here in South East Queensland. This snake is known to feed exclusively …
Keelback Snake
Keelback snakes can be readily found in good numbers all across South East Queensland. They inhabit well …
Dwarf Crowned Snake
Like all crowned snakes, these guys are not frequently encountered due to their scarce and nocturnal behaviour. Dwarf …
Spotted Python
This smaller species of python known as the ‘Spotted Python’ is one of the more uncommon species here in South …