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Snake catchers in Cape Arid, WA 6452

The nearest listed snake catcher to Cape Arid is FAUNA FOR THE FUTURE in Nulsen, about 146 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Cape Arid, 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 Cape Arid. Call to check whether they travel this far.

Snakes around Cape Arid

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.

  • 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.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • 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.

  • 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 questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Cape Arid?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Cape Arid?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Cape Arid. The nearest listed snake catcher to Cape Arid is FAUNA FOR THE FUTURE in Nulsen, about 146 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Cape Arid, 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 Cape Arid?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Cape Arid, including Tiger snake, Dugite, Common death adder and Carpet python. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Dugite 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 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 Cape Arid?

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.

Nearby towns and suburbs

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.