Snake catchers in Channel Island, NT 0822

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Channel Island?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Channel Island?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Channel Island. 3 catcher businesses in this directory list Channel Island inside their service area. The closest base is Reptile Wrangler in Darwin City, about 11 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Channel Island?

1 species has a mapped range reaching Channel Island, including Carpet python. None of the mapped species is in the dangerously venomous group, but any snake bite still needs medical care. 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 the Northern Territory?

Yes. Snake catchers in the Northern Territory 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 Channel Island?

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 Channel Island for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Channel Island include Palmerston Regional Hospital (about 17 km) and Royal Darwin Hospital (about 22 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.