Snake catchers in Beazleys Bridge, VIC 3477
1 catcher business in this directory lists Beazleys Bridge inside its service area. The closest base is Hodgsons Snakes in Ballarat, about 115 km away.
Catchers serving Beazleys Bridge
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 115 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Beazleys Bridge. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 100 km)
- Snake Snatchers, Bendigo (about 100 km)
- TZR Reptiles and Wildlife, Bendigo (about 100 km)
Snakes around Beazleys Bridge
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for North 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.
Snake bite help in Beazleys Bridge
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Beazleys Bridge include East Wimmera Health Service [St Arnaud] (about 13 km), East Wimmera Health Service [Donald] (about 41 km) and West Wimmera Health Service [Rupanyup] (about 48 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 Beazleys Bridge?
The snake catcher phone number for Beazleys Bridge 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 Beazleys Bridge. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Beazleys Bridge?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Beazleys Bridge. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Beazleys Bridge inside its service area. The closest base is Hodgsons Snakes in Ballarat, about 115 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Beazleys Bridge?
3 species have mapped ranges reaching Beazleys Bridge, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake and Tiger snake. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and 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 Beazleys Bridge?
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 Beazleys Bridge for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Beazleys Bridge include East Wimmera Health Service [St Arnaud] (about 13 km), East Wimmera Health Service [Donald] (about 41 km) and West Wimmera Health Service [Rupanyup] (about 48 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
- Beazleys Bridge, VIC 3478 (under 1 km)
- Gre Gre, VIC 3478 (4 km)
- Gre Gre, VIC 3477 (4 km)
- Elberton, VIC 3478 (6 km)
- Moolerr, VIC 3477 (7 km)
- Moolerr, VIC 3478 (7 km)
- Rostron, VIC 3381 (9 km)
- Rostron, VIC 3477 (9 km)
- Tottington, VIC 3478 (9 km)
- Tottington, VIC 3477 (9 km)
- Carapooee West, VIC 3478 (10 km)
- Carapooee West, VIC 3477 (10 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.