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Snake catchers in Bimbimbie, NSW 2536

3 catcher businesses in this directory list Bimbimbie inside their service area. The closest base is Narooma Snake Wrangler in Narooma, about 44 km away.

Catchers serving Bimbimbie

Snakes around Bimbimbie

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Capital Region. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • 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.

  • 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 Bimbimbie

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Bimbimbie include Moruya Hospital (about 8 km) and Batemans Bay Hospital (about 16 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 Bimbimbie?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Bimbimbie?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Bimbimbie. 3 catcher businesses in this directory list Bimbimbie inside their service area. The closest base is Narooma Snake Wrangler in Narooma, about 44 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Bimbimbie?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Bimbimbie, including Red-bellied black snake and Eastern small-eyed snake. None of the mapped species is in the dangerously venomous group, but any snake bite still needs medical care. 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 Bimbimbie?

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 Bimbimbie for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Bimbimbie include Moruya Hospital (about 8 km) and Batemans Bay Hospital (about 16 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.