Snake catchers in Davenport, NT 0872

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Davenport?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Davenport?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Davenport. The nearest listed snake catcher to Davenport is Alice Springs Reptile Centre in Alice Springs, about 243 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Davenport, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Davenport?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Davenport, including Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Davenport?

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.