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Snake catchers in Capels Crossing, VIC 3579

The nearest listed snake catcher to Capels Crossing is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 132 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Capels Crossing, 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 Capels Crossing. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 132 km)
  • Snake Snatchers, Bendigo (about 132 km)
  • TZR Reptiles and Wildlife, Bendigo (about 132 km)

Snakes around Capels Crossing

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Capels Crossing

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Capels Crossing include Barham Hospital (about 20 km) and Swan Hill District Health [Swan Hill] (about 45 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 Capels Crossing?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Capels Crossing?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Capels Crossing. The nearest listed snake catcher to Capels Crossing is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 132 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Capels Crossing, 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 Capels Crossing?

6 species have mapped ranges reaching Capels Crossing, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 2 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 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 Capels Crossing?

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 Capels Crossing for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Capels Crossing include Barham Hospital (about 20 km) and Swan Hill District Health [Swan Hill] (about 45 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.

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Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.