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Australian directory / Northern Territory - Outback

Snake catchers in Avon Downs, NT 0862

The nearest listed snake catcher to Avon Downs is Mark Johnston in Mount Isa, about 229 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Avon Downs, so call to check whether they travel this far.

Nearest listed catchers

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

  • Mark Johnston, Mount Isa (about 229 km)
  • Rick Leeman, Mount Isa (about 229 km)

Snakes around Avon Downs

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Northern Territory - 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.

  • Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)

    Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.

    Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Avon Downs?

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

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

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Avon Downs. The nearest listed snake catcher to Avon Downs is Mark Johnston in Mount Isa, about 229 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Avon Downs, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Avon Downs?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Avon Downs, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 the Northern Territory?

Yes. Snake catchers in the Northern Territory 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 Avon 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.

Nearby towns and suburbs

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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.