Snake catchers in Clayton, VIC 3168
13 catcher businesses in this directory list Clayton inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 2 km away.
Catchers serving Clayton
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 2 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 11 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 14 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 17 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 23 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 26 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 27 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 32 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 35 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 35 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 38 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 45 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 68 km)
Snakes around Clayton
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
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Clayton include Victorian Heart Hospital (about 1 km), Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 2 km) and Dandenong Hospital (about 10 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?
The snake catcher phone number for Clayton 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. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Clayton?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Clayton. 13 catcher businesses in this directory list Clayton 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?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Clayton, 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?
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 for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Clayton include Victorian Heart Hospital (about 1 km), Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 2 km) and Dandenong Hospital (about 10 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
- Monash University, VIC 3800 (1 km)
- Oakleigh East, VIC 3166 (2 km)
- Clayton South, VIC 3169 (2 km)
- Notting Hill, VIC 3168 (2 km)
- Huntingdale, VIC 3166 (3 km)
- Oakleigh South, VIC 3167 (3 km)
- Brandon Park, VIC 3150 (3 km)
- Clarinda, VIC 3169 (3 km)
- Springvale, VIC 3171 (4 km)
- Sandown Village, VIC 3171 (4 km)
- Pinewood, VIC 3149 (4 km)
- Mulgrave, VIC 3170 (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.