Snake catchers in Adelaide

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number in Adelaide?

The snake catcher phone number for Adelaide is 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253). The hotline answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, asks for your suburb and tries to put you through to a listed catcher who covers Adelaide. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call for a snake in Adelaide?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers your suburb. 13 catcher businesses in this directory list part of Greater Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills in their service area. Search your suburb below to see who covers your address.

What snakes are found in Adelaide?

6 species have mapped ranges reaching Adelaide, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Western brown snake (gwardar), Red-bellied black snake and 2 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Western brown snake (gwardar). Non-venomous species such as the carpet python are also found here. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm a snake is present at a particular address. Never get close to identify a snake.

Do snake catchers need a licence in South Australia?

Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia need a current wildlife licence or permit from the state or territory wildlife authority to capture and relocate snakes. Ask the business for its licence details before it starts. Directory listings show whether a licence has been checked.

How much does snake removal cost in Adelaide?

There is no single price. Independent catchers set their own call-out, travel and after-hours fees. Ask for the total before the catcher sets off, and check whether a fee applies if the snake cannot be found.