Snake catchers in Cable Beach, WA 6726
The nearest listed snake catcher to Cable Beach is Bryce in Broome, about 108 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Cable Beach, 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 Cable Beach. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Bryce, Broome (about 108 km)
- Tracy, Broome (about 108 km)
Snakes around Cable Beach
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (North). Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Cable Beach
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Cable Beach include Broome Hospital (about 3 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 Cable Beach?
The snake catcher phone number for Cable Beach 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 Cable Beach. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Cable Beach?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Cable Beach. The nearest listed snake catcher to Cable Beach is Bryce in Broome, about 108 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Cable Beach, 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 Cable Beach?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Cable Beach, including Western brown snake (gwardar). It is dangerously venomous: Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Cable Beach?
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 Cable Beach for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Cable Beach include Broome Hospital (about 3 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
- Djugun, WA 6725 (2 km)
- Broome, WA 6725 (2 km)
- Bilingurr, WA 6725 (4 km)
- Minyirr, WA 6725 (4 km)
- Waterbank, WA 6725 (15 km)
- Roebuck, WA 6725 (19 km)
- Lagrange, WA 6725 (92 km)
- Gingerah, WA 6725 (95 km)
- Dampier Peninsula, WA 6725 (126 km)
- Willare, WA 6728 (155 km)
- Derby, WA 6728 (172 km)
- Geegully Creek, WA 6728 (175 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.