Snake catchers in Benarca, NSW 2710
The nearest listed snake catcher to Benarca is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 96 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Benarca, 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 Benarca. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 96 km)
- Snake Snatchers, Bendigo (about 96 km)
- TZR Reptiles and Wildlife, Bendigo (about 96 km)
Snakes around Benarca
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Riverina. 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.
- 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 Benarca
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Benarca include Echuca Regional Health (about 18 km), Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (about 43 km) and Kyabram & District Health Service (about 47 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 Benarca?
The snake catcher phone number for Benarca 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 Benarca. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Benarca?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Benarca. The nearest listed snake catcher to Benarca is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 96 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Benarca, 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 Benarca?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Benarca, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. 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 Benarca?
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 Benarca for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Benarca include Echuca Regional Health (about 18 km), Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (about 43 km) and Kyabram & District Health Service (about 47 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
- Womboota, NSW 2731 (11 km)
- Wharparilla, VIC 3564 (14 km)
- Moama, NSW 2731 (14 km)
- Campaspe West, VIC 3564 (16 km)
- Moira, NSW 2710 (16 km)
- Mcevoys, VIC 3564 (17 km)
- Echuca South, VIC 3564 (18 km)
- Torrumbarry, VIC 3562 (18 km)
- Simmie, VIC 3564 (18 km)
- Echuca, VIC 3564 (18 km)
- Echuca East, VIC 3564 (18 km)
- Kanyapella, VIC 3564 (19 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.