Snake catchers in Anglesea, VIC 3230
4 catcher businesses in this directory list Anglesea inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Colac in Colac, about 50 km away.
Catchers serving Anglesea
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 50 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 83 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 92 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 94 km)
Snakes around Anglesea
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Geelong. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Anglesea
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Anglesea include Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 21 km), Lorne Community Hospital (about 23 km) and University Hospital Geelong (about 32 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 Anglesea?
The snake catcher phone number for Anglesea 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 Anglesea. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Anglesea?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Anglesea. 4 catcher businesses in this directory list Anglesea inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Colac in Colac, about 50 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Anglesea?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Anglesea, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: Tiger snake. 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 Anglesea?
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 Anglesea for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Anglesea include Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 21 km), Lorne Community Hospital (about 23 km) and University Hospital Geelong (about 32 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
- Aireys Inlet, VIC 3231 (9 km)
- Fairhaven, VIC 3231 (10 km)
- Paraparap, VIC 3240 (10 km)
- Gherang, VIC 3240 (10 km)
- Wensleydale, VIC 3241 (11 km)
- Moggs Creek, VIC 3231 (11 km)
- Bellbrae, VIC 3228 (12 km)
- Bells Beach, VIC 3228 (12 km)
- Modewarre, VIC 3240 (13 km)
- Wurdiboluc, VIC 3241 (14 km)
- Jan Juc, VIC 3228 (14 km)
- Eastern View, VIC 3231 (15 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.