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Snake catchers in Cobourg, NT 0822

1 catcher business in this directory lists Cobourg inside its service area. The closest base is Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife in Darwin City, about 196 km away.

Catchers serving Cobourg

  • Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife, based in Darwin City (about 196 km)

Nearest listed catchers

These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Cobourg. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • NT Fauna Solutions, Howard Springs (about 180 km)
  • Reptile Wrangler, Darwin City (about 196 km)

Snakes around Cobourg

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Northern Territory - Outback. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)

    Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.

    Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.

  • Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)

    Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.

    Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.

  • Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii)

    Olive to brown with ridged scales and irregular dark flecks.

    One of the few Australian animals that can eat cane toads.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Cobourg?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Cobourg?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Cobourg. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Cobourg inside its service area. The closest base is Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife in Darwin City, about 196 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Cobourg?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Cobourg, including Mulga snake (king brown), Brown tree snake, Common tree snake and Keelback. One of them is dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown). Non-venomous species such as the common tree snake 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 Cobourg?

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.

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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.