Snake catchers in Coombe, SA 5267
The nearest listed snake catcher to Coombe is Adelaide hills snake catcher in Mount Barker, about 157 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Coombe, so call to check whether they travel this far.
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Coombe. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Adelaide hills snake catcher, Mount Barker (about 157 km)
- Snakesnatchersadelaidehills, Bridgewater (about 170 km)
- Julian Craig, Yankalilla (about 175 km)
Snakes around Coombe
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - 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.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Coombe?
The snake catcher phone number for Coombe 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 Coombe. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Coombe?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Coombe. The nearest listed snake catcher to Coombe is Adelaide hills snake catcher in Mount Barker, about 157 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Coombe, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Coombe?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Coombe, including Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. 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 Coombe?
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
- Mount Charles, SA 5267 (15 km)
- Tintinara, SA 5266 (18 km)
- Keith, SA 5267 (18 km)
- Laffer, SA 5267 (25 km)
- Makin, SA 5267 (27 km)
- Bunbury, SA 5266 (32 km)
- Culburra, SA 5261 (33 km)
- Brimbago, SA 5267 (35 km)
- Sherwood, SA 5267 (35 km)
- Mccallum, SA 5267 (40 km)
- Deepwater, SA 5266 (41 km)
- Wirrega, SA 5267 (42 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.