Something in the roof, the yard or the shed?
Work out what you might be seeing or hearing, find the rules that apply where you live, and choose a safer next step.
Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0
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What are you dealing with?
How this site works: Start with the signs you have noticed, check the information for your state or local area, then consider the next step. Guides list the sources consulted, including relevant government pages, and the dates they were read.
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PossumsThumping in the roof at night
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SnakesIn the garden, on the path or in the house
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SpidersGuides coming soon
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BirdsGuides coming soon
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Rats & miceGuides coming soon
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Frogs & toadsGuides coming soon
Photos: Possums — benjamint444 modified by Tony Wills, CC BY-SA 3.0; Snakes — Andrew Mercer (www.baldwhiteguy.co.nz), CC BY-SA 4.0; Spiders — David McClenaghan, CSIRO, CC BY 3.0; Birds — Sardaka, CC BY-SA 4.0; Rats & mice — Chuck Homler d/b/a Focus On Wildlife, CC BY-SA 4.0; Frogs & toads — Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Recently checked guides
- Possum in the Roof: What to Do First, and the Rules by StateConfirm it's a possum not a rat, move it out without trapping, and check the trapping and release rules for NSW, Victoria, Queensland and SA.
- Snakes in Brisbane: Common Backyard Species and What to DoThe snakes Brisbane residents see most, the look-alikes that cause confusion, what Queensland law says, and what to do if one is in your yard or house.