Snake catchers in Campbellfield, VIC 3061
11 catcher businesses in this directory list Campbellfield inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Hunter in Broadmeadows, about 3 km away.
Catchers serving Campbellfield
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 3 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 19 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 21 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 26 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 35 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 38 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 46 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 47 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 59 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 70 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 97 km)
Snakes around Campbellfield
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Campbellfield
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Campbellfield include The Northern Hospital [Epping] (about 5 km), Royal Melbourne Hospital [Royal Park Campus] (about 13 km) and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West] (about 13 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 Campbellfield?
The snake catcher phone number for Campbellfield 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 Campbellfield. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Campbellfield?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Campbellfield. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Campbellfield inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Hunter in Broadmeadows, about 3 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Campbellfield?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Campbellfield, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and 1 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Campbellfield?
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 Campbellfield for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Campbellfield include The Northern Hospital [Epping] (about 5 km), Royal Melbourne Hospital [Royal Park Campus] (about 13 km) and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West] (about 13 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
- Dallas, VIC 3047 (1 km)
- Coolaroo, VIC 3048 (2 km)
- Meadow Heights, VIC 3048 (3 km)
- Broadmeadows, VIC 3047 (3 km)
- Fawkner North, VIC 3060 (4 km)
- Fawkner, VIC 3060 (4 km)
- Fawkner East, VIC 3060 (4 km)
- Somerton, VIC 3062 (4 km)
- Jacana, VIC 3047 (5 km)
- Roxburgh Park, VIC 3064 (5 km)
- Lalor, VIC 3075 (5 km)
- Hadfield, VIC 3046 (5 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.