Snake catchers in Broken Dam, NSW 2629
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Broken Dam inside their service area. The closest base is Canberra snake catcher in Barton, about 92 km away.
Catchers serving Broken Dam
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 92 km)
- Riverina Reptile Relocation, based in Temora (about 190 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Broken Dam. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Kimberley Howard, Eurobodalla (about 118 km)
- Phillip Sproates Reptile Rescue and Relocation Services, Bega (about 138 km)
- Riverina Snake Catcher, Wagga Wagga (about 141 km)
Snakes around Broken Dam
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Riverina. 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.
- Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.
Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.
- 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 Broken Dam
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Broken Dam include Tumbarumba Multi Purpose Service (about 49 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 Broken Dam?
The snake catcher phone number for Broken Dam 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 Broken Dam. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Broken Dam?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Broken Dam. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Broken Dam inside their service area. The closest base is Canberra snake catcher in Barton, about 92 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Broken Dam?
6 species have mapped ranges reaching Broken Dam, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and 2 more. Four of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Common death adder. 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 Broken Dam?
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 Broken Dam for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Broken Dam include Tumbarumba Multi Purpose Service (about 49 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
- Kiandra, NSW 2629 (9 km)
- Kosciusko National Park, NSW 2627 (10 km)
- Kosciuszko National Park, NSW 2627 (10 km)
- Cabramurra, NSW 2629 (11 km)
- Providence Portal, NSW 2629 (11 km)
- Anglers Reach, NSW 2629 (20 km)
- Old Adaminaby, NSW 2629 (21 km)
- Braemar Bay, NSW 2628 (22 km)
- Nimmo, NSW 2628 (22 km)
- Snowy Plain, NSW 2628 (22 km)
- Eucumbene, NSW 2628 (23 km)
- Lower Eucembene, NSW 2628 (23 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.