Snake catchers in Alphington, VIC 3078
11 catcher businesses in this directory list Alphington inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 7 km away.
Catchers serving Alphington
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 7 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 14 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 14 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 16 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 21 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 32 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 37 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 45 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 54 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 56 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 105 km)
Snakes around Alphington
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - Inner. 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.
- Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus)
Often banded in yellow and dark brown, but plenty are plain olive or black.
Flattens its neck when threatened. Back away slowly.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
Snake bite help in Alphington
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Alphington include Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West] (about 3 km), Austin Hospital [Heidelberg] (about 4 km) and St Vincent's Hospital [Melbourne] (about 5 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 Alphington?
The snake catcher phone number for Alphington 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 Alphington. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Alphington?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Alphington. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Alphington inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 7 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Alphington?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Alphington, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Victoria?
Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria 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 Alphington?
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 Alphington for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Alphington include Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West] (about 3 km), Austin Hospital [Heidelberg] (about 4 km) and St Vincent's Hospital [Melbourne] (about 5 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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Fairfield, VIC 3078 (under 1 km)
- Northcote, VIC 3070 (2 km)
- Clifton Hill, VIC 3068 (2 km)
- Ivanhoe, VIC 3079 (2 km)
- Northcote South, VIC 3070 (2 km)
- Thornbury, VIC 3071 (3 km)
- Kew, VIC 3101 (3 km)
- Ivanhoe North, VIC 3079 (3 km)
- Kew East, VIC 3102 (3 km)
- Abbotsford, VIC 3067 (3 km)
- Fitzroy North, VIC 3068 (4 km)
- Bellfield, VIC 3081 (4 km)
Snake bite first aid · Snake in the house · Snake in the yard
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)
If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.