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Australian directory / Queensland - Outback

Snake catchers in Augustus Downs, QLD 4830

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Augustus Downs to their listed service area.

Snakes around Augustus Downs

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Queensland - Outback. 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.

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)

    Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.

    Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.

  • Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)

    Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.

    Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.

  • Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii)

    Olive to brown with ridged scales and irregular dark flecks.

    One of the few Australian animals that can eat cane toads.

Snake bite help in Augustus Downs

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Augustus Downs include Doomadgee Hospital (about 41 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 Augustus Downs?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Augustus Downs?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Augustus Downs. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Augustus Downs to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Augustus Downs?

5 species have mapped ranges reaching Augustus Downs, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Brown tree snake, Common tree snake and 1 more. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Mulga snake (king brown). Non-venomous species such as the common tree snake 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Augustus Downs?

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 Augustus Downs for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Augustus Downs include Doomadgee Hospital (about 41 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.