29/05/2026
📍 Gymea Bay NSW 2227 – Snake Sightings Breakdown
With its close proximity to the Port Hacking waterways, bush reserves and dense pockets of vegetation, Gymea Bay provides excellent habitat for a range of snake species throughout the year.
Top Sightings in Gymea Bay:
🐍 Red-Bellied Black Snake – 50% (highly venomous but generally calm and prefers to avoid people)
🐍 Golden-Crowned Snake – 20% (mildly venomous nocturnal species commonly found beneath rocks and leaf litter)
🐍 Eastern Brown Snake – 10% (highly venomous and fast-moving, often active during warmer conditions)
🐍 Common Tree Snake – 10% (non-venomous agile climber frequently seen around shrubs and gardens)
🐍 Yellow-Faced Whip Snake – 5% (fast, alert mildly venomous species with excellent eyesight)
🐍 Marsh Snake – 5% (small venomous species usually found around damp environments and waterways)
⚠️ Local Advice:
In Gymea Bay, snakes are commonly encountered near bush tracks, waterfront reserves, retaining walls and heavily vegetated yards. Keep pathways clear, supervise pets outdoors, and always check around rocks, timber and garden edges before working outside.
If you need a snake safely relocated, contact Shire Snake Wranglers — we’re here to help.
📅 Next Week: Lucas Heights
