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Snake catchers in Belmont, VIC 3216

5 catcher businesses in this directory list Belmont inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 41 km away.

Catchers serving Belmont

Snakes around Belmont

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 Belmont

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Belmont include University Hospital Geelong (about 3 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 32 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 45 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 Belmont?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Belmont?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Belmont. 5 catcher businesses in this directory list Belmont inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 41 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Belmont?

1 species has a mapped range reaching Belmont, 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 Belmont?

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 Belmont for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Belmont include University Hospital Geelong (about 3 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 32 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 45 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.

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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.