Snake catchers in Austral, NSW 2179
20 catcher businesses in this directory list Austral inside their service area. The closest base is Andrew Russell (Camden Snake Catchers) in Elderslie, about 16 km away.
Catchers serving Austral
- Andrew Russell (Camden Snake Catchers), based in Elderslie (about 16 km)
- Reptile Relocation Sydney, Wollondilly snake catcher, camden snake catchers, based in Campbelltown (about 16 km)
- Sam’s Snake Catching, based in Camden (about 16 km)
- Gabriel the snake catcher, based in Sandy Point (about 19 km)
- Raptor Reptiles, based in Lalor Park (about 22 km)
- Shire snake wrangler, based in Engadine (about 26 km)
- Shire Snake Catcher, based in Sutherland (about 29 km)
- Campbelltown Snake Catcher, based in Leumeah (about 29 km)
- The Reptile Bloke, based in Springwood (about 33 km)
- Kristine Robins, based in Faulconbridge (about 36 km)
- Blue Mountains Snake Catching, based in Hazelbrook (about 39 km)
- Urban Reptile Removal, based in Sydney (about 44 km)
- Constance Conservation, based in Sydney (about 44 km)
- Austin Pols, based in Sydney (about 44 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 71 km)
- Scott Rummary, based in Lithgow (about 80 km)
- Wild Woofers Snake Catching, Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, based in Bathurst (about 122 km)
- Wild woofers snake catching, based in Bathurst (about 123 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 123 km)
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 216 km)
Snakes around Austral
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Sydney - South 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Diamond python (Morelia spilota spilota)
Black with cream or yellow spots arranged in diamond-like rosettes.
A carpet python subspecies. Calm and slow moving.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Austral
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Austral include Liverpool Hospital (about 13 km), Fairfield Hospital (about 13 km) and Campbelltown Hospital (about 16 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 Austral?
The snake catcher phone number for Austral 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 Austral. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Austral?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Austral. 20 catcher businesses in this directory list Austral inside their service area. The closest base is Andrew Russell (Camden Snake Catchers) in Elderslie, about 16 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Austral?
10 species have mapped ranges reaching Austral, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 6 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger 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 Austral?
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 Austral for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Austral include Liverpool Hospital (about 13 km), Fairfield Hospital (about 13 km) and Campbelltown Hospital (about 16 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
- Rossmore, NSW 2557 (2 km)
- West Hoxton, NSW 2171 (4 km)
- Leppington, NSW 2179 (4 km)
- Middleton Grange, NSW 2171 (5 km)
- Horningsea Park, NSW 2171 (5 km)
- Carnes Hill, NSW 2171 (5 km)
- Hoxton Park, NSW 2171 (6 km)
- Bringelly, NSW 2556 (6 km)
- Bradfield, NSW 2556 (6 km)
- Len Waters Estate, NSW 2171 (6 km)
- Elizabeth Hills, NSW 2171 (6 km)
- Kemps Creek, NSW 2178 (6 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.