Snake catchers in Dampier, WA 6713

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Dampier?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Dampier?

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

1 species has a mapped range reaching Dampier, including Mulga snake (king brown). It is dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown). 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 Western Australia?

No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.

What if someone is bitten in Dampier?

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 Dampier for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Dampier include Karratha Health Campus (about 16 km) and Roebourne Hospital (about 47 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.