Snake catchers in Darling Downs, WA 6122
22 catcher businesses in this directory list Darling Downs inside their service area. The closest base is Russell in Byford, about 3 km away.
Catchers serving Darling Downs
- Russell, based in Byford (about 3 km)
- Peter, based in Byford (about 3 km)
- Byford Reptile Removal, based in Byford (about 3 km)
- Jydens Reptile Removals, based in Armadale (about 4 km)
- Armadale Reptile Park, based in Armadale (about 4 km)
- Aussie Snake Patrol, based in Wellard (about 13 km)
- Frontline snake removal, based in Success (about 13 km)
- Amy Wild Adventures, based in South Lake (about 14 km)
- South-West Reptile Removals, based in Serpentine (about 20 km)
- Jordans Reptile Services, based in Baldivis (about 20 km)
- Hayley, based in Baldivis (about 21 km)
- Cliff’s snake and reptile relocation, based in Hamilton Hill (about 22 km)
- Perth Hills Reptile Removal, based in Bickley (about 23 km)
- Baldivis Reptile Removal, based in Baldivis (about 23 km)
- The Snake Whisperer, based in Rockingham (about 24 km)
- Rockingham Reptile Relocation, based in Rockingham (about 24 km)
- Perth Hills Reptile Removal, based in Bickley (about 24 km)
- Medusa Reptile relocation, based in Safety Bay (about 26 km)
- Jay Exotic, based in Perth (about 30 km)
- Slithers & Slides, based in Perth (about 30 km)
- Coastal Reptile Removers, based in Scarborough (about 38 km)
- Brian Bush, based in Mundaring (about 39 km)
Snakes around Darling Downs
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Perth - South East. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
- 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.
- Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)
Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.
Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.
- Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)
Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.
Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.
- Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.
Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Darling Downs
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Darling Downs include Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital (about 8 km), Fiona Stanley Hospital (about 19 km) and Rockingham General Hospital (about 23 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 Darling Downs?
The snake catcher phone number for Darling Downs 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 Darling Downs. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Darling Downs?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Darling Downs. 22 catcher businesses in this directory list Darling Downs inside their service area. The closest base is Russell in Byford, about 3 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Darling Downs?
6 species have mapped ranges reaching Darling Downs, including Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite and 2 more. Five of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite and Common death adder. 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 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 Darling Downs?
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 Darling Downs for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Darling Downs include Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital (about 8 km), Fiona Stanley Hospital (about 19 km) and Rockingham General Hospital (about 23 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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Hilbert, WA 6112 (2 km)
- Wungong, WA 6112 (2 km)
- Byford, WA 6122 (4 km)
- Brookdale, WA 6112 (4 km)
- Doobarda, WA 6112 (5 km)
- Haynes, WA 6112 (5 km)
- Mount Richon, WA 6112 (5 km)
- Oakford, WA 6121 (6 km)
- Armadale, WA 6112 (6 km)
- Cardup, WA 6122 (7 km)
- Seville Grove, WA 6112 (7 km)
- Forrestdale, WA 6112 (7 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.