Snake catchers in Blairgowrie, VIC 3942
6 catcher businesses in this directory list Blairgowrie inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Victoria in Mornington, about 29 km away.
Catchers serving Blairgowrie
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 29 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 29 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 39 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 49 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 53 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 83 km)
Snakes around Blairgowrie
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Mornington Peninsula. 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 Blairgowrie
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Blairgowrie include Rosebud Hospital (about 10 km), Frankston Hospital (about 39 km) and University Hospital Geelong (about 43 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 Blairgowrie?
The snake catcher phone number for Blairgowrie 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 Blairgowrie. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Blairgowrie?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Blairgowrie. 6 catcher businesses in this directory list Blairgowrie inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Victoria in Mornington, about 29 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Blairgowrie?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Blairgowrie, 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 Blairgowrie?
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 Blairgowrie for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Blairgowrie include Rosebud Hospital (about 10 km), Frankston Hospital (about 39 km) and University Hospital Geelong (about 43 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
- Sorrento, VIC 3943 (3 km)
- Rye, VIC 3941 (6 km)
- Portsea, VIC 3944 (7 km)
- Tootgarook, VIC 3941 (7 km)
- St Andrews Beach, VIC 3941 (8 km)
- Capel Sound, VIC 3940 (10 km)
- Rosebud West, VIC 3940 (10 km)
- Fingal, VIC 3939 (10 km)
- Rosebud Plaza, VIC 3939 (11 km)
- Boneo, VIC 3939 (12 km)
- Rosebud, VIC 3939 (13 km)
- Mccrae, VIC 3938 (14 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.