Snake catchers in Christie Downs, SA 5164
11 catcher businesses in this directory list Christie Downs inside their service area. The closest base is South Adelaide Snake Catchers in Seaford, about 7 km away.
Catchers serving Christie Downs
- South Adelaide Snake Catchers, based in Seaford (about 7 km)
- SA Snake Catchers and SA Feral Pest and Fauna Relocation, based in Plympton Park (about 18 km)
- The Snake Charmer, based in Unley (about 22 km)
- Adelaide Snake Catchers, based in Adelaide (about 24 km)
- Adelaide Snake & Rodent Control, based in Adelaide (about 24 km)
- Snake Catchers Adelaide, based in Adelaide (about 24 km)
- O-Wen U Want It Caught, based in North Adelaide (about 25 km)
- Snakesnatchersadelaidehills, based in Bridgewater (about 27 km)
- Adelaide hills snake catcher, based in Mount Barker (about 36 km)
- Julian Craig, based in Yankalilla (about 37 km)
- Northside Elapids - Snake Catcher, based in Parafield Gardens (about 40 km)
Snakes around Christie Downs
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Adelaide - South. 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.
- 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 Christie Downs
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Christie Downs include Noarlunga Hospital (about 1 km), McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 11 km) and Flinders Medical Centre (about 14 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 Christie Downs?
The snake catcher phone number for Christie Downs 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 Christie Downs. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Christie Downs?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Christie Downs. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Christie Downs inside their service area. The closest base is South Adelaide Snake Catchers in Seaford, about 7 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Christie Downs?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Christie Downs, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Yellow-faced whip snake and 1 more. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. 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 South Australia?
Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Christie Downs?
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 Christie Downs for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Christie Downs include Noarlunga Hospital (about 1 km), McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 11 km) and Flinders Medical Centre (about 14 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
- Noarlunga Centre, SA 5168 (1 km)
- Christies, VIC 3962 (2 km)
- Christies Beach, SA 5165 (2 km)
- Christies Beach North, SA 5165 (2 km)
- O’Sullivan Beach, SA 5166 (2 km)
- Port Stanvac, SA 5160 (2 km)
- Lonsdale Dc, SA 5160 (2 km)
- Noarlunga Downs, SA 5168 (2 km)
- Hackham West, SA 5163 (2 km)
- Lonsdale, SA 5160 (2 km)
- Port Noarlunga, SA 5167 (3 km)
- Morphett Vale, SA 5162 (3 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.