Snake catchers in Bend Of Islands, VIC 3097
9 catcher businesses in this directory list Bend Of Islands inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Ace in Eltham, about 10 km away.
Catchers serving Bend Of Islands
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 10 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 11 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 24 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 28 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 31 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 40 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 47 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 63 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 75 km)
Snakes around Bend Of Islands
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - North East. 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Bend Of Islands
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Bend Of Islands include Yarra Ranges Health (about 9 km), Maroondah Hospital [East Ringwood] (about 12 km) and Box Hill Hospital (about 19 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 Bend Of Islands?
The snake catcher phone number for Bend Of Islands 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 Bend Of Islands. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Bend Of Islands?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Bend Of Islands. 9 catcher businesses in this directory list Bend Of Islands inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Ace in Eltham, about 10 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Bend Of Islands?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Bend Of Islands, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and 1 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Bend Of Islands?
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 Bend Of Islands for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Bend Of Islands include Yarra Ranges Health (about 9 km), Maroondah Hospital [East Ringwood] (about 12 km) and Box Hill Hospital (about 19 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
- Watsons Creek, VIC 3097 (4 km)
- Wonga Park, VIC 3115 (4 km)
- Chirnside Park, VIC 3116 (5 km)
- Kangaroo Ground, VIC 3097 (5 km)
- North Warrandyte, VIC 3113 (6 km)
- Christmas Hills, VIC 3775 (6 km)
- Warrandyte, VIC 3113 (6 km)
- Panton Hill, VIC 3759 (7 km)
- Yering, VIC 3770 (7 km)
- Warrandyte South, VIC 3134 (7 km)
- Croydon North, VIC 3136 (8 km)
- Smiths Gully, VIC 3760 (8 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.