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Snake catchers in Balranald, NSW 2715

The nearest listed snake catcher to Balranald is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 201 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Balranald, 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 Balranald. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Bradley Bowes, Curlwaa (about 201 km)
  • Richard Wilson, Griffith (about 218 km)
  • Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 245 km)

Snakes around Balranald

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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Balranald

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Balranald include Balranald Multi Purpose Service (under 1 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 Balranald?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Balranald?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Balranald. The nearest listed snake catcher to Balranald is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 201 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Balranald, 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 Balranald?

6 species have mapped ranges reaching Balranald, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 2 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 Balranald?

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 Balranald for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Balranald include Balranald Multi Purpose Service (under 1 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

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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.