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Snake catchers in Cossack, NT 0850

1 catcher business in this directory lists Cossack inside its service area. The closest base is Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife in Darwin City, about 271 km away.

Catchers serving Cossack

  • Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife, based in Darwin City (about 271 km)

Snakes around Cossack

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.

  • Carpet python (Morelia spilota)

    Thick bodied with a blotched pattern in browns, creams and olive.

    No venom, but a bite can still hurt. Great at keeping rats down.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Cossack

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Cossack include Katherine Hospital (about 11 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 Cossack?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Cossack?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Cossack. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Cossack inside its service area. The closest base is Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife in Darwin City, about 271 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Cossack?

5 species have mapped ranges reaching Cossack, including Mulga snake (king brown), Brown tree snake, Carpet python, Common tree snake and 1 more. One of them is dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown). Non-venomous species such as the carpet python 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 Cossack?

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 Cossack for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Cossack include Katherine Hospital (about 11 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.

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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.