The Reptile Bloke

24/04/2025

Who has seen the snake show at La Perouse?
It’s been a couple of years since I’ve gone for a look.

21/04/2025

21/04/2025

I know this is a rant, but it’s really important.

If you post a photo of a snake on a local community facebook group asking for a snake catcher, you never know who might decide that they’re capable of doing the job for you.

If some random person responds and says they can move it for you, or they know someone who can move it for you, please make sure it’s a licensed person.
Not only is it illegal for an ordinary member of the public to relocate a snake, it can be incredibly dangerous!

There was a childcare centre in QLD a little while ago that had a snake in the centre. A staff member called a relative of theirs to come and move the snake for them. That man was not a licensed snake catcher, he misidentified the snake, got bitten and died because he thought he was picking up a harmless snake. It wasn’t.

A licensed snake catcher will cost you a few dollars, as you are paying for a person who has the expertise and experience to do what they do safely and efficiently.

Joe from next door or your Uncle Bazza who grew up in the bush probably can’t correctly identify, let alone handle Australia’s highly venomous snakes safely.

Call a licensed professional.
It’s a matter of safety.

I can be contacted on: 0404 109 421

21/04/2025

This is one of my pet Centralian Pythons. I bred this beautiful python a couple of years ago.
She looks good wrapped around my Eastern Brown Snake watch. watches

19/04/2025

Just another day in Australia. 🤣

19/04/2025

Evening snake call. One of my neighbours came knocking on my door this evening. I was thinking to myself, who would be knocking on my door at this time? My neighbour, a couple of doors down had this baby Golden Crowned Snake on his doorstep. So I moved it for him. Then we sat down with a whiskey and chatted for an hour or so about our health, diets and other issues. It was a good time. 🤣

18/04/2025

Diamond Python in a BBQ.

13/04/2025

Tricky little RBB this evening. I searched the whole yard for it and was losing hope when I moved a patch of grass and saw those unmistakable shiny black scales in the torch light.

12/04/2025

IMPORTANT!

Hey everyone.
This is just a quick message to tell you that it has come to my attention that someone might be calling people pretending to be me.

If you receive a phone call or a message from somebody trying to sell you anything and claiming to be me, please know that it’s not me.

I will never call or message you to try to sell you anything.

Take care.
Troy.

11/04/2025

Red Bellied Black Snake

10/04/2025

06/04/2025

Unfortunately this big old Eastern Brown Snake was found dead with its tail sticking out of a drain pipe this morning. Such a shame, he was really robust and healthy looking.

05/04/2025

A fun little Tree Snake job today.

04/04/2025

Diamond Python in a garage.

03/04/2025

I have made these canvas prints available for purchase for anyone who would like a truly beautiful piece of Australia hanging on their wall.
I am a photographer based in the Beautiful Blue Mountains, Australia and I love photographing the landscapes and wildlife I see around me.
Send me a message if you’d like one of these beautiful photographs in your home or office.
Canvases are 90cmX50cm and are ready to hang.

02/04/2025

Nice easy Red Belly capture from today.

31/03/2025

REPTILE AWARENESS ~ Each week, thanks to Troy, The Reptile Bloke, we share interesting information about reptiles. Stay safe and be nice to snakes.

Are Snakes Slimy?

There is a common myth about snakes that continues to persist, and that is the belief that snakes are slimy.

This is indeed a complete myth. Snakes are not slimy at all.

If you touch a snake you will notice that their scales are dry to touch and have kind of a plastic feel.

Now, scales on reptiles are very interesting. Some species have rough scales that kind of feel like sandpaper while others have very smooth scales.

Snakes have scales for a variety of reasons.
• Scales can act as a shield against predators and from cuts and scratches.
• Scales help reptiles regulate body temperature by absorbing or reflecting heat, and scales often have colors or patterns which are very useful for camouflage.

One thing is certain though.
Snake scales are not slimy!

Remember,
𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 - 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱

Troy Hovenden is a licensed and insured snake catcher servicing the Blue Mountains and Penrith areas. Fees apply.
TROY - 0404 109 421
Web: www.thereptilebloke.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thereptilebloke
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/SaveTheSnakes
Photos: ©Troy Hovenden

31/03/2025

Of course, I’m just being ridiculous now. Have a happy Monday. 🤣