Snake catchers in Cape Bridgewater, VIC 3305
The nearest listed snake catcher to Cape Bridgewater is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 131 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Cape Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- South West Snake Relocation, Terang (about 131 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, Colac (about 190 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, Ballarat (about 230 km)
Snakes around Cape Bridgewater
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Warrnambool and South West. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
Snake bite help in Cape Bridgewater
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Cape Bridgewater include Portland District Health (about 18 km) and Heywood Rural Health (about 26 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 Cape Bridgewater?
The snake catcher phone number for Cape Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Cape Bridgewater?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Cape Bridgewater. The nearest listed snake catcher to Cape Bridgewater is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 131 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Cape Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Cape Bridgewater, including Lowland copperhead. It is dangerously venomous: 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 Cape Bridgewater?
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 Cape Bridgewater for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Cape Bridgewater include Portland District Health (about 18 km) and Heywood Rural Health (about 26 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
- Cashmore, VIC 3305 (7 km)
- Gorae West, VIC 3305 (11 km)
- Mount Richmond, VIC 3305 (12 km)
- Portland West, VIC 3305 (14 km)
- Portland North, VIC 3305 (15 km)
- Gorae, VIC 3305 (17 km)
- Bolwarra, VIC 3305 (18 km)
- Portland, VIC 3305 (19 km)
- Dutton Way, VIC 3305 (19 km)
- Heathmere, VIC 3305 (20 km)
- Allestree, VIC 3305 (21 km)
- Heywood, VIC 3304 (26 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.