Snake catchers in Broughton, VIC 3418
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Broughton to their listed service area.
Snakes around Broughton
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for North West. 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.
Snake bite help in Broughton
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Broughton include West Wimmera Health Service [Kaniva] (about 27 km) and West Wimmera Health Service [Nhill] (about 35 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 Broughton?
The snake catcher phone number for Broughton 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 Broughton. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Broughton?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Broughton. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Broughton to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Broughton?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Broughton, including Eastern brown snake. It is dangerously venomous: Eastern brown 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 Broughton?
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 Broughton for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Broughton include West Wimmera Health Service [Kaniva] (about 27 km) and West Wimmera Health Service [Nhill] (about 35 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
- Yanac, VIC 3418 (12 km)
- Telopea Downs, VIC 3420 (21 km)
- Miram, VIC 3415 (26 km)
- Kaniva, VIC 3419 (27 km)
- Netherby, VIC 3418 (28 km)
- Nhill, VIC 3418 (34 km)
- Lawloit, VIC 3418 (37 km)
- Serviceton, VIC 3420 (37 km)
- Lorquon, VIC 3418 (37 km)
- Lillimur, VIC 3420 (38 km)
- Glenlee, VIC 3418 (43 km)
- Pine Hill, SA 5269 (43 km)
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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.