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Australian directory / Queensland - Outback

Snake catchers in Alpha, QLD 4724

The nearest listed snake catcher to Alpha is Allan Giffin in Moranbah, about 232 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Alpha, so call to check whether they travel this far.

Nearest listed catchers

These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Alpha. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Allan Giffin, Moranbah (about 232 km)

Snakes around Alpha

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Queensland - Outback. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

    Slender and quick. Colour runs from pale tan to dark brown, and young ones can have dark bands.

    Responsible for more serious bites in Australia than any other snake. Give it plenty of room.

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)

    Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.

    Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.

  • Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)

    Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.

    Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.

  • Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)

    Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.

    Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.

  • Spotted python (Antaresia maculosa)

    Small python with dark brown blotches on a pale background.

    Rarely longer than a metre and a half.

Snake bite help in Alpha

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Alpha include Alpha Hospital (under 1 km), measured in a straight line from the town centre. Paramedics decide which hospital to go to.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Alpha?

The snake catcher phone number for Alpha 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 Alpha. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call to remove a snake in Alpha?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Alpha. The nearest listed snake catcher to Alpha is Allan Giffin in Moranbah, about 232 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Alpha, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Alpha?

6 species have mapped ranges reaching Alpha, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Common death adder, Yellow-faced whip snake and 2 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Common death adder. Non-venomous species such as the spotted 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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.

What if someone is bitten in Alpha?

Call 000 straight away and ask for an ambulance, even if the person feels fine. Keep them still and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage if you know how. Do not wait for a snake catcher.

What is the nearest hospital to Alpha for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Alpha include Alpha Hospital (under 1 km), measured in a straight line from the town centre. Do not drive a bitten person to hospital yourself. Call 000, keep them still and let paramedics decide where to take them, because the closest hospital is not always the one best equipped for snake bite.

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Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.