Snake catchers in Bundarra, NSW 2359
The nearest listed snake catcher to Bundarra is Southern Downs & Granite Belt Snake Catcher in Dalveen, about 200 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Bundarra, 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 Bundarra. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Southern Downs & Granite Belt Snake Catcher, Dalveen (about 200 km)
- Adam Strickland, Coffs Harbour (about 213 km)
- Reptile World, Coffs Harbour (about 213 km)
Snakes around Bundarra
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for New England and 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)
Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.
Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.
- 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.
- 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.
- Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)
Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.
Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.
Snake bite help in Bundarra
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Bundarra include Tingha Multi Purpose Service (about 31 km), Inverell Hospital (about 39 km) and Bingara Multi Purpose Service (about 40 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 Bundarra?
The snake catcher phone number for Bundarra 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 Bundarra. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Bundarra?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Bundarra. The nearest listed snake catcher to Bundarra is Southern Downs & Granite Belt Snake Catcher in Dalveen, about 200 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Bundarra, 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 Bundarra?
8 species have mapped ranges reaching Bundarra, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 4 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Common death adder. 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 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 Bundarra?
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 Bundarra for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Bundarra include Tingha Multi Purpose Service (about 31 km), Inverell Hospital (about 39 km) and Bingara Multi Purpose Service (about 40 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
- Gulf Creek, NSW 2347 (19 km)
- Stanborough, NSW 2360 (20 km)
- Howell, NSW 2360 (20 km)
- Upper Bingara, NSW 2404 (24 km)
- Gundamulda, NSW 2347 (26 km)
- Bassendean, NSW 2365 (26 km)
- Keera, NSW 2404 (27 km)
- Copeton, NSW 2360 (27 km)
- Bakers Creek, NSW 2359 (27 km)
- Bakers Creek, NSW 2358 (27 km)
- Ironbark, NSW 2347 (28 km)
- Thirldene, NSW 2347 (28 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.