Sunshine Coast’s ‘Snake Lady’ reveals the one thing you should never do if you spot a snake in your backyard

A fearless adrenaline junkie is shaking up the world of snake catching by adding a touch of glamor to the dangerous role.

Courtenay Brown, 38, is new to snake catching but is already making a name for himself.

The fearless ‘Snake Lady’, who works on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, says she thrives on the ‘fun and adrenaline’ of the male-dominated industry.

She said she became certified to move reptiles and handle venomous snakes because she wanted to do something she is passionate about as her children get older.

The mother of two children started her company ‘That Snake Lady’ in mid-2023, but still has many years of experience in dealing with reptiles.

And if she has one piece of advice for Aussies unlucky enough to find a snake on their property, it’s: ‘Don’t try to pick it up’.

Ms Brown said she hoped to help educate locals and show people they are not aggressive creatures

“It’s just a lot of fun and there aren’t many women doing it,” she told Daily Mail Australia.

“It’s definitely more male-dominated, so it’s good to be a woman doing something different.”

The conservationist said working with animals every day was an amazing experience.

“There’s a lot of adrenaline,” she explained.

‘Someone will call you and say there’s a snake in the house or in the garden… and you have to be 100 percent focused because animals are unpredictable.

‘I find that exciting and fun, and it’s good to show people that snakes are not necessarily bad or out to hurt you.’

The fearless ‘Snake Lady’, who works on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, says she thrives on the ‘fun and adrenaline’ of the male-dominated industry

The mother of two children started her company ‘That Snake Lady’ in mid-2023, but still has many years of experience dealing with reptiles

Ms Brown said she hoped to help re-educate local people.

“Snakes are quite misunderstood creatures, many people consider them aggressive when that is not the case,” she explained.

‘I would like to teach people that they are defensive animals that would rather hide from you than hurt you.

‘You don’t really have to be afraid, if you leave a snake alone and respect its space, you won’t get bitten.

“Don’t try to pick them up.”

That Snake Lady offers its service 24/7 and is accessible from Caloundra to Noosa and the hinterland

That Snake Lady offers its service 24/7 and is accessible from Caloundra to Noosa and the hinterland.

“If you find a snake in the wild that is injured or in danger, please call me and I will take it to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital free of charge,” she said.

“I love them so much and really want to take care of them.”