Snake catchers in Ben Bullen, NSW 2790
8 catcher businesses in this directory list Ben Bullen inside their service area. The closest base is Scott Rummary in Lithgow, about 32 km away.
Catchers serving Ben Bullen
- Scott Rummary, based in Lithgow (about 32 km)
- Wild woofers snake catching, based in Bathurst (about 50 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 50 km)
- The Reptile Bloke, based in Springwood (about 72 km)
- Wild Woofers Snake Catching, Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, based in Bathurst (about 82 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 145 km)
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 244 km)
- Riverina Reptile Relocation, based in Temora (about 266 km)
Snakes around Ben Bullen
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Central 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.
- Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.
Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.
- Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)
Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.
Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
- Carpet python (Morelia spilota)
Thick bodied with a blotched pattern in browns, creams and olive.
No venom, but a bite can still hurt. Great at keeping rats down.
Snake bite help in Ben Bullen
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Ben Bullen include Lithgow Hospital (about 31 km), Bathurst Base Hospital (about 45 km) and Rylstone Multi Purpose Service (about 49 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 Ben Bullen?
The snake catcher phone number for Ben Bullen 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 Ben Bullen. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Ben Bullen?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Ben Bullen. 8 catcher businesses in this directory list Ben Bullen inside their service area. The closest base is Scott Rummary in Lithgow, about 32 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Ben Bullen?
7 species have mapped ranges reaching Ben Bullen, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 3 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Common death adder. Non-venomous species such as the carpet python are also found here. 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 New South Wales?
Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 Ben Bullen?
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 Ben Bullen for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Ben Bullen include Lithgow Hospital (about 31 km), Bathurst Base Hospital (about 45 km) and Rylstone Multi Purpose Service (about 49 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
- Clarence, NSW 2790 (under 1 km)
- Oakey Park, NSW 2790 (under 1 km)
- Cullen Bullen, NSW 2790 (7 km)
- Capertee, NSW 2846 (11 km)
- Portland, NSW 2847 (13 km)
- Blackmans Flat, NSW 2790 (14 km)
- Dark Corner, NSW 2795 (15 km)
- Pipers Flat, NSW 2847 (15 km)
- Lidsdale, NSW 2790 (16 km)
- Wolgan Valley, NSW 2790 (16 km)
- Angus Place, NSW 2845 (17 km)
- Glen Davis, NSW 2846 (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.