Find a snake catcher near you

Find local snake removal help

Browse by town, suburb or region and view individual business contact details. Public research listings are labelled unverified and are not the same as approved hotline members. A listing does not guarantee licensing, attendance or a successful call connection.

Independent catchers, individual quotes

Catchers set their own fees and confirm jobs directly. Ask about travel, after-hours charges and what happens if the snake is not found before agreeing to a visit.

Keep people and pets safe

Keep your distance and do not attempt to handle a snake. If a person may have been bitten, call 000 and ask for an ambulance immediately.

Guidance: healthdirect Australia: snake bites

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number in Australia?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253). The hotline answers 24 hours a day, asks for your suburb or postcode and tries to put you through to a listed catcher who covers your area. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call if there is a snake in my house?

Call a local snake catcher. You can call 1800 4 SNAKE or search your town or postcode on this site for catcher contacts. While you wait, keep people and pets away and watch from a safe distance. If anyone may have been bitten, call 000 first.

How does 1800 4 SNAKE work?

Search by town or postcode, check the listing and contact a suitable local business. Hotline connections depend on activation, coverage and the routing settings in operation. Always confirm that a catcher can attend.

How much does snake removal cost?

The call is free from landlines and mobiles. Catchers are independent businesses and set their own fees, so the catcher you speak to will quote you before they head out. You only pay them, never us.

Are the catchers licensed?

Approved member profiles and public research listings are different. Research listings are labelled unverified and do not confirm current licensing or membership. Ask the attending business for its relevant current licence or permit details.

Can I get a snake catcher in the middle of the night?

Check with the business directly about after-hours attendance. Imported listings may show default 24/7 availability, which is a system setting rather than verified opening hours. An availability indicator does not guarantee an answer or a visit.

Someone has been bitten. Should I call 1800 4 SNAKE?

No. Call 000 straight away. Keep the person still and calm, apply a firm pressure immobilisation bandage if you know how, and don't try to catch or kill the snake.

Is it legal to kill a snake in Australia?

Native snakes are protected wildlife in every Australian state and territory, and harming one can be an offence. Trying to kill or catch a snake is also one of the easiest ways to get bitten. Keep your distance and call a licensed catcher instead.

Will a snake leave on its own?

Often it will move on if you give it space and keep pets and kids away. If it's inside the house, in a spot you can't avoid, or it has settled somewhere like a roof or shed, that's when a catcher is worth calling.