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Snake catchers in Argoon, NSW 2707

2 catcher businesses in this directory list Argoon inside their service area. The closest base is MURRUMBIDGEE REPTILE RESCUE in Narrandera, about 84 km away.

Catchers serving Argoon

Nearest listed catchers

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

  • Richard Wilson, Griffith (about 70 km)
  • Riverina Snake Catcher, Wagga Wagga (about 154 km)
  • Amber Barrile, Wagga Wagga (about 158 km)

Snakes around Argoon

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Murray. 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.

  • 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.

  • Carpet python (Morelia spilota)

    Thick bodied with a blotched pattern in browns, creams and olive.

    No venom, but a bite can still hurt. Great at keeping rats down.

Snake bite help in Argoon

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Argoon include Jerilderie Multi Purpose Service (about 49 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 Argoon?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Argoon?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Argoon. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Argoon inside their service area. The closest base is MURRUMBIDGEE REPTILE RESCUE in Narrandera, about 84 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Argoon?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Argoon, including Eastern brown snake, Common death adder, Yellow-faced whip snake and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Common death adder. 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 New South Wales?

Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 Argoon?

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 Argoon for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Argoon include Jerilderie Multi Purpose Service (about 49 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.