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Snake catchers in Bridgetown, WA 6255

The nearest listed snake catcher to Bridgetown is Des in Dardanup, about 67 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Bridgetown, 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 Bridgetown. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Des, Dardanup (about 67 km)
  • Phill, Collie (about 68 km)
  • Sam, Collie (about 68 km)

Snakes around Bridgetown

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Bunbury. 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.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • 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 Bridgetown

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Bridgetown include Bridgetown Hospital (under 1 km), Boyup Brook Soldiers Memorial Hospital (about 27 km) and Warren Hospital (about 32 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 Bridgetown?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Bridgetown?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Bridgetown. The nearest listed snake catcher to Bridgetown is Des in Dardanup, about 67 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Bridgetown, 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 Bridgetown?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Bridgetown, including Tiger snake, Dugite and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Dugite. 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 Western Australia?

No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.

What if someone is bitten in Bridgetown?

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 Bridgetown for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Bridgetown include Bridgetown Hospital (under 1 km), Boyup Brook Soldiers Memorial Hospital (about 27 km) and Warren Hospital (about 32 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

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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.