Snake catchers in Brighton, VIC 3186
14 catcher businesses in this directory list Brighton inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 9 km away.
Catchers serving Brighton
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 9 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 14 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 21 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 23 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 25 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 26 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 33 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 35 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 35 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 37 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 37 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 43 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 57 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 106 km)
Snakes around Brighton
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - Inner South. 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.
- 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 Brighton
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Brighton include Sandringham Hospital (about 7 km), Sandringham Monash (about 7 km) and The Alfred (about 7 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 Brighton?
The snake catcher phone number for Brighton 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 Brighton. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Brighton?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Brighton. 14 catcher businesses in this directory list Brighton inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 9 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Brighton?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Brighton, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. 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 Brighton?
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 Brighton for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Brighton include Sandringham Hospital (about 7 km), Sandringham Monash (about 7 km) and The Alfred (about 7 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
- Brighton North, VIC 3186 (under 1 km)
- Gardenvale, VIC 3185 (under 1 km)
- Dendy, VIC 3186 (2 km)
- North Road, VIC 3187 (2 km)
- Elsternwick, VIC 3185 (2 km)
- Hopetoun Gardens, VIC 3162 (2 km)
- Brighton East, VIC 3187 (2 km)
- Were Street Po, VIC 3186 (2 km)
- Caulfield South, VIC 3162 (3 km)
- Ripponlea, VIC 3185 (3 km)
- Elwood, VIC 3184 (3 km)
- Brighton Road, VIC 3184 (3 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.