Snake catchers in Altona Gate, VIC 3025
11 catcher businesses in this directory list Altona Gate inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Hunter in Broadmeadows, about 18 km away.
Catchers serving Altona Gate
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 18 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 19 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 21 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 29 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 30 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 32 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 36 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 41 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 51 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 57 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 91 km)
Snakes around Altona Gate
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - West. 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 Altona Gate
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Altona Gate include Western Hospital [Footscray] (about 5 km), Williamstown Hospital (about 6 km) and Sunshine Hospital (about 8 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 Altona Gate?
The snake catcher phone number for Altona Gate 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 Altona Gate. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Altona Gate?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Altona Gate. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Altona Gate inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Hunter in Broadmeadows, about 18 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Altona Gate?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Altona Gate, 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 Altona Gate?
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 Altona Gate for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Altona Gate include Western Hospital [Footscray] (about 5 km), Williamstown Hospital (about 6 km) and Sunshine Hospital (about 8 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
- Brooklyn, VIC 3012 (1 km)
- Altona East, VIC 3025 (2 km)
- Altona North, VIC 3025 (2 km)
- South Kingsville, VIC 3015 (2 km)
- Tottenham, VIC 3012 (3 km)
- Spotswood, VIC 3015 (3 km)
- Yarraville, VIC 3013 (3 km)
- Williamstown North, VIC 3016 (3 km)
- Kingsville, VIC 3012 (3 km)
- Kingsville West, VIC 3012 (3 km)
- Newport, VIC 3015 (4 km)
- Yarraville West, VIC 3013 (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.