Snake catchers in Deakin University, VIC 3217
12 catcher businesses in this directory list Deakin University inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 5 km away.
Catchers serving Deakin University
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 5 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 10 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 11 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 15 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 23 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 25 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 34 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 35 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 43 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 47 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 64 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 114 km)
Snakes around Deakin University
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Geelong. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis)
Slender and quick. Colour runs from pale tan to dark brown, and young ones can have dark bands.
Responsible for more serious bites in Australia than any other snake. Give it plenty of room.
- 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
Snake bite help in Deakin University
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Deakin University include Box Hill Hospital (about 4 km), Victorian Heart Hospital (about 8 km) and Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 10 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 Deakin University?
The snake catcher phone number for Deakin University 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 Deakin University. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Deakin University?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Deakin University. 12 catcher businesses in this directory list Deakin University inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 5 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Deakin University?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Deakin University, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and 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 Deakin University?
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 Deakin University for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Deakin University include Box Hill Hospital (about 4 km), Victorian Heart Hospital (about 8 km) and Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 10 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
- Burwood, VIC 3125 (under 1 km)
- Bennettswood, VIC 3125 (under 1 km)
- Wattle Park, VIC 3128 (1 km)
- Houston, VIC 3128 (1 km)
- Box Hill South, VIC 3128 (2 km)
- Ashwood, VIC 3147 (2 km)
- Blackburn South, VIC 3130 (3 km)
- Surrey Hills, VIC 3127 (3 km)
- Surrey Hills North, VIC 3127 (3 km)
- Surrey Hills South, VIC 3125 (3 km)
- Jordanville, VIC 3148 (3 km)
- Burwood East, VIC 3151 (3 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.