Petition to Reinstate Free Snake Removal Services for Private Properties in Wyndham City
To: Wyndham City Council
Subject: Reinstatement of Free Snake Removal Services on Private Property
We, the undersigned residents and community members of Wyndham City, respectfully petition Wyndham City Council to reverse its decision to discontinue free snake removal services for private properties from 1 September 2025.
Background
Wyndham City has announced that free snake removal services will continue only on Council-owned land, with private property residents required to arrange and pay for their own snake management. This decision was based on a service review indicating that many callouts involved no snakes or misidentified blue-tongue lizards.
While we understand the intent to improve efficiency and focus on education, this change raises serious concerns for community safety, public health, and equity.
Why This Matters
* Snakes pose real safety risks, particularly to children, elderly residents, pets, and people with disabilities.
* Not all residents can afford private snake catchers, potentially leading to delayed responses or unsafe attempts to manage snakes themselves.
* Fear of costs may result in underreporting of snake sightings, increasing risks across neighbourhoods.
* Urban expansion has increased human–snake encounters, making professional, accessible services more important than ever.
Misidentification of reptiles highlights the need for expert assessment, not reduced access to services. A trained professional presence prevents panic, misinformation, and unsafe outcomes.
Our Request
We urge Wyndham City Council to:
* Reinstate free or subsidised snake removal services for private properties, or
* Introduce a means-tested or capped-cost alternative to ensure affordability, and
* Continue education initiatives alongside, not instead of, direct support services.
Conclusion
Community safety should not depend on a resident’s ability to pay. A balanced approach that combines education, prevention, and accessible emergency response best serves Wyndham City’s diverse and growing population.
We respectfully request that Council reconsider this decision and engage with the community to implement a fair and safe solution.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2026
49 Comments
If a pensioner’s someone who has a fixed income how are they supposed to deal with the snake bring back the council snake catcher please
Good initiative. Just a week ago, I paid $250 to remove an Eastern brown snake from my adjacent lot, which is under construction. The snake came from the public road through the nature strip. The builder was not reachable.
Yes, I recently had a brown snake enter our home and straight into my teenage daughters bedroom in manor lakes which put my whole family at risk. I had to borrow money off a friend to pay for this service.
This is a service the council should cover, otherwise people will just kill the snake
Snakes are everywhere here in the community and just because you can’t see or catch them doesn’t mean they’re not there. Educating the public is good and all, but having someone who actually can comprehend the correct knowledge and skill of handling these reptile's and how to move them to a safer environment is another. The main objective isn’t about money or call outs for a lizard, it’s about safety of the public knowing that they can rely on a public service that’s there to help when needed. Especially because these reptiles can be very dangerous. Don’t put expense over our safety.
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Bring back the council paid snake catcher we pay rates this service is necessary
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Petition to Reinstate Free Snake Removal Services for Private Properties in Wyndham City
To: Wyndham City Council
Subject: Reinstatement of Free Snake Removal Services on Private Property
We, the undersigned residents and community members of Wyndham City, respectfully petition Wyndham City Council to reverse its decision to discontinue free snake removal services for private properties from 1 September 2025.
Background
Wyndham City has announced that free snake removal services will continue only on Council-owned land, with private property residents required to arrange and pay for their own snake management. This decision was based on a service review indicating that many callouts involved no snakes or misidentified blue-tongue lizards.
While we understand the intent to improve efficiency and focus on education, this change raises serious concerns for community safety, public health, and equity.
Why This Matters
* Snakes pose real safety risks, particularly to children, elderly residents, pets, and people with disabilities.
* Not all residents can afford private snake catchers, potentially leading to delayed responses or unsafe attempts to manage snakes themselves.
* Fear of costs may result in underreporting of snake sightings, increasing risks across neighbourhoods.
* Urban expansion has increased human–snake encounters, making professional, accessible services more important than ever.
Misidentification of reptiles highlights the need for expert assessment, not reduced access to services. A trained professional presence prevents panic, misinformation, and unsafe outcomes.
Our Request
We urge Wyndham City Council to:
* Reinstate free or subsidised snake removal services for private properties, or
* Introduce a means-tested or capped-cost alternative to ensure affordability, and
* Continue education initiatives alongside, not instead of, direct support services.
Conclusion
Community safety should not depend on a resident’s ability to pay. A balanced approach that combines education, prevention, and accessible emergency response best serves Wyndham City’s diverse and growing population.
We respectfully request that Council reconsider this decision and engage with the community to implement a fair and safe solution.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2026
49 Comments
A vital service. Many Wyndham residents live on the outer reaches of civilization and next to water sources. Snake sightings and incursions are quite regular in the summer months.
If a pensioner’s someone who has a fixed income how are they supposed to deal with the snake bring back the council snake catcher please
Good initiative. Just a week ago, I paid $250 to remove an Eastern brown snake from my adjacent lot, which is under construction. The snake came from the public road through the nature strip. The builder was not reachable.
Yes, I recently had a brown snake enter our home and straight into my teenage daughters bedroom in manor lakes which put my whole family at risk. I had to borrow money off a friend to pay for this service.
This is a service the council should cover, otherwise people will just kill the snake
Snakes are everywhere here in the community and just because you can’t see or catch them doesn’t mean they’re not there. Educating the public is good and all, but having someone who actually can comprehend the correct knowledge and skill of handling these reptile's and how to move them to a safer environment is another. The main objective isn’t about money or call outs for a lizard, it’s about safety of the public knowing that they can rely on a public service that’s there to help when needed. Especially because these reptiles can be very dangerous. Don’t put expense over our safety.
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Bring back the council paid snake catcher we pay rates this service is necessary
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A vital service. Many Wyndham residents live on the outer reaches of civilization and next to water sources. Snake sightings and incursions are quite regular in the summer months.