Snake catchers in Bay Of Shoals, SA 5223
The nearest listed snake catcher to Bay Of Shoals is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 77 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Bay Of Shoals, 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 Bay Of Shoals. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Julian Craig, Yankalilla (about 77 km)
- South Adelaide Snake Catchers, Seaford (about 96 km)
- SA Snake Catchers and SA Feral Pest and Fauna Relocation, Plympton Park (about 114 km)
Snakes around Bay Of Shoals
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - South East. 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 Bay Of Shoals
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Bay Of Shoals include Kangaroo Island Health Service (about 9 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 Bay Of Shoals?
The snake catcher phone number for Bay Of Shoals 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 Bay Of Shoals. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Bay Of Shoals?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Bay Of Shoals. The nearest listed snake catcher to Bay Of Shoals is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 77 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Bay Of Shoals, 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 Bay Of Shoals?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Bay Of Shoals, 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 South Australia?
Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Bay Of Shoals?
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 Bay Of Shoals for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Bay Of Shoals include Kangaroo Island Health Service (about 9 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
- D’Estrees Bay, SA 5223 (under 1 km)
- Stun’Sail Boom, SA 5223 (under 1 km)
- Emu Bay, SA 5223 (2 km)
- North Cape, SA 5223 (5 km)
- Brownlow Ki, SA 5223 (8 km)
- Kingscote, SA 5223 (8 km)
- Brownlow, SA 5223 (8 km)
- Wisanger, SA 5223 (10 km)
- Cygnet River, SA 5223 (11 km)
- Nepean Bay, SA 5223 (15 km)
- Menzies, SA 5223 (17 km)
- Kohinoor, SA 5223 (20 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.