Loading 18004SNAKE
18004SNAKE
Australian directory / Queensland - Outback

Snake catchers in Croydon, QLD 4871

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Croydon to their listed service area.

Snakes around Croydon

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Queensland - 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.

  • 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 Croydon?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Croydon?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Croydon. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Croydon 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 Croydon?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Croydon, including Mulga snake (king brown), Brown tree snake and Keelback. One of them is dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown). Non-venomous species such as the keelback 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Croydon?

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

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.