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Snake catchers in Curdie Vale, VIC 3268

2 catcher businesses in this directory list Curdie Vale inside their service area. The closest base is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 30 km away.

Catchers serving Curdie Vale

Nearest listed catchers

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

Snakes around Curdie Vale

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Warrnambool and South West. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)

    Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.

    Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.

Snake bite help in Curdie Vale

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Curdie Vale include Timboon & District Healthcare Service (about 7 km), Terang & Mortlake Health Service [Terang] (about 30 km) and South West Healthcare [Camperdown] (about 37 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 Curdie Vale?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Curdie Vale?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Curdie Vale. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Curdie Vale inside their service area. The closest base is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 30 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Curdie Vale?

1 species has a mapped range reaching Curdie Vale, including Lowland copperhead. It is dangerously venomous: Lowland copperhead. 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 Victoria?

Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria 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 Curdie Vale?

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 Curdie Vale for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Curdie Vale include Timboon & District Healthcare Service (about 7 km), Terang & Mortlake Health Service [Terang] (about 30 km) and South West Healthcare [Camperdown] (about 37 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.