Snake catchers in Commonwealth Hill, SA 5719
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Commonwealth Hill to their listed service area.
Snakes around Commonwealth Hill
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - 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.
- Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)
Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.
Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Commonwealth Hill?
The snake catcher phone number for Commonwealth Hill 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 Commonwealth Hill. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Commonwealth Hill?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Commonwealth Hill. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Commonwealth Hill to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Commonwealth Hill?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Commonwealth Hill, including Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Commonwealth Hill?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Mulgathing, SA 5719 (62 km)
- Mabel Creek, SA 5723 (92 km)
- Bulgunnia, SA 5719 (102 km)
- Mount Clarence Station, SA 5723 (109 km)
- Ingomar, SA 5723 (112 km)
- Tarcoola, SA 5701 (120 km)
- Tarcoola, SA 5710 (120 km)
- Coober Pedy, SA 5723 (140 km)
- Wilgena, SA 5719 (144 km)
- Mcdouall Peak, SA 5723 (149 km)
- Mount Willoughby, SA 5723 (169 km)
- Yellabinna, SA 5690 (184 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.