A snake catcher in Alice Springs says large numbers of venomous snakes have been found near homes in the last month.

Justin Rutherford says recent rain has encouraged insects and frogs in gardens, which the snakes come out to eat.

He recently removed a 2.1 metre mulga snake, also known as a King Brown, from a house in Alice Springs' rural area, which was wrapped around a pool pump.

Mr Rutherford says it was the biggest venomous snake he's ever seen.

"It's probably the first one I've seen that size. The average that we catch is 1.3, 1.4 metres so to see something in excess of two is really exciting" he said.

He says there were more than 60 snake call-outs in November and it appears lots of the reptiles are becoming active around Alice Springs.

"Everywhere mate. There's no particular spot that they're not turning up at the moment. So, big rains and if there's more rain to come it might keep the activity alive so it just pays to be a bit cautious this time of the year and if you've got a snake in your yard just give us a call and we'll come and remove him and get him out of harm's way", he said.