Snake catchers in Bells Beach, VIC 3228
4 catcher businesses in this directory list Bells Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Colac in Colac, about 61 km away.
Catchers serving Bells Beach
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 61 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 79 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 80 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 96 km)
Snakes around Bells Beach
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 Bells Beach
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Bells Beach include University Hospital Geelong (about 25 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 30 km) and Lorne Community Hospital (about 33 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 Bells Beach?
The snake catcher phone number for Bells Beach 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 Bells Beach. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Bells Beach?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Bells Beach. 4 catcher businesses in this directory list Bells Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Colac in Colac, about 61 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Bells Beach?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Bells Beach, 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 Bells Beach?
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 Bells Beach for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Bells Beach include University Hospital Geelong (about 25 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 30 km) and Lorne Community Hospital (about 33 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
- Jan Juc, VIC 3228 (4 km)
- Bellbrae, VIC 3228 (4 km)
- Torquay, VIC 3228 (5 km)
- Freshwater Creek, VIC 3217 (11 km)
- Breamlea, VIC 3227 (11 km)
- Paraparap, VIC 3240 (12 km)
- Anglesea, VIC 3230 (12 km)
- Mount Duneed, VIC 3217 (13 km)
- Armstrong Creek, VIC 3217 (16 km)
- Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216 (18 km)
- Charlemont, VIC 3217 (18 km)
- Moriac, VIC 3240 (18 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.