Snake catchers in Clayton South, VIC 3169
13 catcher businesses in this directory list Clayton South inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 2 km away.
Catchers serving Clayton South
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 2 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 12 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 13 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 19 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 25 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 25 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 25 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 33 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 33 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 34 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 37 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 44 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 69 km)
Snakes around Clayton South
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - South East. 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.
- 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
Snake bite help in Clayton South
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Clayton South include Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 3 km), Victorian Heart Hospital (about 3 km) and Dandenong Hospital (about 9 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 Clayton South?
The snake catcher phone number for Clayton South 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 Clayton South. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Clayton South?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Clayton South. 13 catcher businesses in this directory list Clayton South inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 2 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Clayton South?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Clayton South, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and 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 Clayton South?
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 Clayton South for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Clayton South include Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 3 km), Victorian Heart Hospital (about 3 km) and Dandenong Hospital (about 9 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
- Clayton, VIC 3168 (2 km)
- Clarinda, VIC 3169 (2 km)
- Springvale, VIC 3171 (3 km)
- Monash University, VIC 3800 (3 km)
- Oakleigh South, VIC 3167 (3 km)
- Oakleigh East, VIC 3166 (4 km)
- Sandown Village, VIC 3171 (4 km)
- Heatherton, VIC 3202 (4 km)
- Huntingdale, VIC 3166 (4 km)
- Springvale South, VIC 3172 (4 km)
- Dingley Village, VIC 3172 (4 km)
- Notting Hill, VIC 3168 (4 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.