Snake catchers in Barwon Heads, VIC 3227
5 catcher businesses in this directory list Barwon Heads inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 45 km away.
Catchers serving Barwon Heads
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 45 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 62 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 68 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 79 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 95 km)
Snakes around Barwon Heads
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Geelong. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Barwon Heads
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Barwon Heads include University Hospital Geelong (about 17 km), Rosebud Hospital (about 36 km) and Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 44 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 Barwon Heads?
The snake catcher phone number for Barwon Heads 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 Barwon Heads. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Barwon Heads?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Barwon Heads. 5 catcher businesses in this directory list Barwon Heads inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 45 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Barwon Heads?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Barwon Heads, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: Tiger snake. 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 Victoria?
Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria 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 Barwon Heads?
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 Barwon Heads for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Barwon Heads include University Hospital Geelong (about 17 km), Rosebud Hospital (about 36 km) and Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 44 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
- Connewarre, VIC 3227 (2 km)
- Ocean Grove, VIC 3226 (5 km)
- Wallington, VIC 3221 (6 km)
- Wallington, VIC 3222 (6 km)
- Marcus Hill, VIC 3222 (8 km)
- Leopold, VIC 3224 (9 km)
- Breamlea, VIC 3227 (9 km)
- Point Lonsdale, VIC 3225 (10 km)
- Mannerim, VIC 3222 (11 km)
- Armstrong Creek, VIC 3217 (11 km)
- Moolap, VIC 3221 (11 km)
- Moolap, VIC 3224 (11 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.