Snake catchers in Cambewarra, NSW 2540
7 catcher businesses in this directory list Cambewarra inside their service area. The closest base is Belinda Donovan in Nowra, about 23 km away.
Catchers serving Cambewarra
- Belinda Donovan, based in Nowra (about 23 km)
- Illawarra snake catcher, based in Albion Park (about 32 km)
- Bay & Basin Reptile Relocations, based in Old Erowal Bay (about 32 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 36 km)
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 142 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 172 km)
- Riverina Reptile Relocation, based in Temora (about 280 km)
Snakes around Cambewarra
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven. 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.
- Diamond python (Morelia spilota spilota)
Black with cream or yellow spots arranged in diamond-like rosettes.
A carpet python subspecies. Calm and slow moving.
- 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 Cambewarra
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Cambewarra include Shoalhaven Hospital (about 8 km), Shellharbour Hospital (about 37 km) and Bowral Hospital (about 38 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 Cambewarra?
The snake catcher phone number for Cambewarra 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 Cambewarra. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Cambewarra?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Cambewarra. 7 catcher businesses in this directory list Cambewarra inside their service area. The closest base is Belinda Donovan in Nowra, about 23 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Cambewarra?
9 species have mapped ranges reaching Cambewarra, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 5 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 Cambewarra?
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 Cambewarra for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Cambewarra include Shoalhaven Hospital (about 8 km), Shellharbour Hospital (about 37 km) and Bowral Hospital (about 38 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
- Cambewarra Village, NSW 2540 (2 km)
- Badagarang, NSW 2540 (3 km)
- Beaumont, NSW 2577 (3 km)
- Browns Mountain, NSW 2540 (3 km)
- Meroo Meadow, NSW 2540 (5 km)
- Bangalee, NSW 2541 (5 km)
- Red Rocks, NSW 2577 (5 km)
- Tapitallee, NSW 2540 (5 km)
- North Nowra, NSW 2541 (6 km)
- Nowra North, NSW 2541 (6 km)
- Watersleigh, NSW 2540 (6 km)
- Bellawongarah, NSW 2535 (7 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.