Snake catchers in Ashton, SA 5137
11 catcher businesses in this directory list Ashton inside their service area. The closest base is Snakesnatchersadelaidehills in Bridgewater, about 8 km away.
Catchers serving Ashton
- Snakesnatchersadelaidehills, based in Bridgewater (about 8 km)
- The Snake Charmer, based in Unley (about 12 km)
- Adelaide Snake Catchers, based in Adelaide (about 13 km)
- Adelaide Snake & Rodent Control, based in Adelaide (about 13 km)
- Snake Catchers Adelaide, based in Adelaide (about 13 km)
- O-Wen U Want It Caught, based in North Adelaide (about 14 km)
- SA Snake Catchers and SA Feral Pest and Fauna Relocation, based in Plympton Park (about 17 km)
- Adelaide hills snake catcher, based in Mount Barker (about 19 km)
- Northside Elapids - Snake Catcher, based in Parafield Gardens (about 21 km)
- Geoff Coombe's Living with Wildlife, based in Lyndoch (about 36 km)
- South Adelaide Snake Catchers, based in Seaford (about 36 km)
Snakes around Ashton
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Adelaide - Central and Hills. 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.
- Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
Glossy black on top with red or pink lower sides.
Shy and slow to bite, but the venom still needs hospital treatment.
- 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.
- 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 Ashton
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Ashton include Glenside Rural & Remote (about 10 km), Glenside Health Services (about 10 km) and Modbury Hospital (about 13 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 Ashton?
The snake catcher phone number for Ashton 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 Ashton. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Ashton?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Ashton. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Ashton inside their service area. The closest base is Snakesnatchersadelaidehills in Bridgewater, about 8 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Ashton?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Ashton, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Yellow-faced whip snake and 1 more. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. 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 South Australia?
Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Ashton?
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 Ashton for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Ashton include Glenside Rural & Remote (about 10 km), Glenside Health Services (about 10 km) and Modbury Hospital (about 13 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
- Summertown, SA 5141 (2 km)
- Uraidla, SA 5142 (2 km)
- Norton Summit, SA 5136 (3 km)
- Marble Hill, SA 5137 (3 km)
- Horsnell Gully, SA 5141 (3 km)
- Greenhill, SA 5140 (4 km)
- Basket Range, SA 5138 (4 km)
- Cherryville, SA 5134 (4 km)
- Skye, SA 5072 (4 km)
- Piccadilly, SA 5151 (4 km)
- Woodforde, SA 5072 (4 km)
- Carey Gully, SA 5144 (5 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.