Hodgsons Snakes - Rescue and Removal - Snake Catcher

19/09/2025

Wow, today I feel special, so many compliments. I was referred to as a superstar on a Facebook post. And whilst in aldi. Two people approached me and said I was "cool" one went into detail and specified it was my beard. Later this evening I was eating a caramel pudding and bit my tongue and now it hurts. You win some, you lose some.

We had three or four calls today. But only one was a job. This job happened to be in . A was found under a piece of wood near some doggo kennels whilst tidying up. The snake now has a new home down by a creek and away from any more pet doggos.

If you need a snake catcher, call us on 0490 415 734 or find us on our website, but don't forget to like and follow our page for regular information

19/09/2025

Everyones favourite game, spot the snake is back.

Can you see it? The answer is now up
Do you know what species it is? It was a
The idea of this activity is to raise awareness of your environment and to remind you to use your eyes.

If you are new to this game, save the photo, edit it tracing where you think the snake is and post your answer as a comment.

If you need a snake catcher, call us on 0490 415 734 or find us on our website, but don't forget to like and follow our page for regular information

18/09/2025

We received a call from this afternoon, an NDIS worker nearly stood on a snake walking into the front door. They then decided to tip a bucket of ice water on the snake where it then fled into the garden.

Upon arrival, we did a very very thorough search but could not locate the snake unfortunately. But we were able to point out some issues, especially around the exact area the snake was nearly stepped on. So we offered advice so if the snake is there again, you aren't going to be stepping on it next time.

I forgot to add, this property also had lots of buzzing sticks in the ground..commonly referred to as snake repellent devices. Evidently ... They weren't repelling snakes. We definitely do not recommend these things, they encourage complacency. Which increases your potential risk.

If you need a snake catcher, call us on 0490 415 734 or find us on our website, but don't forget to like and follow our page for regular information

17/09/2025

Oh what a day!!!
Not a busy day, an early morning start...4am!!!

But not for a snake call. Today we ran one of our snake awareness courses for an AGL windfarm which started at 7am, and was a 2 hour drive away.

The presentation went really well...as usual
A new crowd meant new stories and new questions. Everyone enjoyed the talk and learned a lot. Mostly focussing on how to do work tasks safely, what to do if a snake is found at the workplace, what to do if you are bitten by a snake...and all the rest like identification and facts. We heard all the common myths and questions we always get asked every time we run the workshop.
The feedback afterwards was good too. Apparently everyone paid attention, which is unusual in work meetings...ha ha.

Figured I'd also do a joke of the week. Why not.

15/09/2025

Today we headed to where a was seen disappearing into some aggipipe running behind an above ground swimming pool that had some backfill. When I arrived I was walked over to the drain and told, "it went in there" pointing at the drain that had been covered in an attempt to trap him in.

In preparation for the slog ahead of flushing it out of the 8+m drain section, crack my knuckles and point at the ground a few metres away and say "well there he is" and proceed to pick him up and put him in a bag to take to a new home.

What did you learn from this story?

We also had a call to , where a father was tidying up the backyard so it's safe for the kids, with snakes in mind. In the process he uncovered an . When he went back to check on the snake it had disappeared though.

I hope you enjoy this video of a snake swimming. Swimming snakes are always fun to watch...

If you need a snake catcher, call us on 0490 415 734 or find us on our website, but don't forget to like and follow our page for regular information

14/09/2025

Oh, today we had a few calls... definitely expected with the beautiful weather we had.

We had a call to in where a snake was seen curled up on the grass by someone's deck. They poked it with a stick and it moved slightly but continued to just lay there. So they gave us a call because they have a pet doggo and want to make sure it wouldn't come in contact with their pet. Alas the snake vanished from view so we didn't need to attend ... Unless it's spotted again.

We also attended a house in for a that was in someone's back yard, their three doggos were immediately taken inside and we were called. When we arrived the snake had moved around the front of the house and was slowly making its way to some ground cover on the other side of the driveway.

This is a friendly reminder that now is the time that you need to start cleaning up your property, starting to reduce hiding spots and water sources... especially if you have pets or children that use certain areas.

If you need a snake catcher, call us on 0490 415 734 or find us on our website, but don't forget to like and follow our page for regular information

10/09/2025

Hi, you don't need to talk so loud...I can hear you

Australia just revealed a brand-new marsupial species and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Tiny, elusive, and packed with traits scientists are still studying this little creature is proof that nature keeps secrets.

This marsupial doesn’t just add another name to the list. It reminds us how much of the animal kingdom remains hidden, even in the 21st century. Researchers say it could change the way we understand marsupials and their evolution.

Fun fact: marsupials are famous for carrying their young in pouches, but this new species has unique adaptations that make it stand out from kangaroos, wallabies, and possums. Some traits help it survive harsh environments, others seem almost magical in their design.

The discovery also highlights why protecting fragile ecosystems matters. Without untouched forests and wilderness, creatures like this might never be found. Australia’s wildlife isn’t just fascinating, it’s fragile, and every new species is a reminder of how much we still have to learn.

Scientists are still studying its habits, diet, and behaviour. Every observation feels like uncovering a little secret of the natural world. And here’s the twist: the more we discover, the more we realise we’ve only scratched the surface. Nature is full of surprises, and this tiny marsupial is living proof.

Takeaway: Even in a world full of smartphones and satellites there are still creatures waiting to blow our minds. Protect wildlife, stay curious, and never underestimate the hidden wonders around us.

09/09/2025

This snuggly was found at this morning where the bushfires were last year. Glad to see he got through it ok. Not much else to the story. We were simply sent the photo to identify for a curious local human. But I love the details in their scales. Look at how they change as they move down towards the belly.

09/09/2025

It seems someone had a problem with our last maths problem. Implying that I'm insighting fear due to exaggerated size. To be clear...the numbers I chose for the problem are not representing the actual reality...they were arbitrarily chosen because it meant you could solve it a few different ways...which heaps of people seemed to make use of. And I know my followers are clever enough to realise that the triangle that would actually be made would not be a right angle triangle anyways....so...in saying all that. I have re made the puzzle...using more realistic measurements. Obviously my measurements are guess works...but using realistic assumptions...
1. The height of the person in the picture. Let's assume he is 1.8m tall, he is squatting a little, then we decapitate him (sorry Hudson Snake Catching - Gold Coast Snake Catcher your losing your head) to give us 1.5m from ground to shoulder.
2. His holding the snake out close to parallel from the ground. Let's estimate his arm is 1.0m long.
3. He is standing on the very edge of a road, and the snakes head comes down to just over the centre of the road. Most single carriage way tracks are 3.0m wide. So let's give that distance 1.5m

If you are curious...this should be enough information to get a close guess at the snakes actual size...you can use this next time you see some force perspective photos :)
Isn't maths fun :)

08/09/2025

Did you know?

Kangaroos development cycle is really incredibly interesting...

The mum roo poops out a jelly bean sized baby who then crawls into a pouch and grabs onto a ni**le and suckles on that thing until it's fully grown.

Next. Did you know mums can pause the development...if under stress etc, the mum can pause the baby's development...they hit the pause baby and the baby simply lives in that exact developmental stage until mum is ready to hit play. Sometimes months later. And then the baby continues to grow from where it left off.

07/09/2025

Ooo...another episode of VENOMOUS VITTLES (our cooking show) what are we making today ... Watch the video to find out.

I'll give you a tip ✋ without fingers

06/09/2025

Today's maths problem brought to you courtesy of Hudson Snake Catching - Gold Coast Snake Catcher. Saw their photo and thought it would make a fun puzzle. Solve for X