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Snake catchers in Burma Road, WA 6532

2 catcher businesses in this directory list Burma Road inside their service area. The closest base is Crazy Critters Capture in Geraldton, about 25 km away.

Catchers serving Burma Road

  • Crazy Critters Capture, based in Geraldton (about 25 km)
  • Snake Whisperer, based in Port Denison (about 36 km)

Snakes around Burma Road

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (South). Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)

    Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.

    Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.

  • 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 Burma Road

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Burma Road include Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service (about 34 km) and Geraldton Hospital (about 46 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 Burma Road?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Burma Road?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Burma Road. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Burma Road inside their service area. The closest base is Crazy Critters Capture in Geraldton, about 25 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Burma Road?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Burma Road, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Burma Road?

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 Burma Road for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Burma Road include Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service (about 34 km) and Geraldton Hospital (about 46 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.

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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.