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Snake catchers in Degarra, QLD 4895

The nearest listed snake catcher to Degarra is Wild Wilba Snake Relocations in Barron, about 108 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Degarra, so call to check whether they travel this far.

Nearest listed catchers

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

Snakes around Degarra

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Queensland - Outback. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)

    Glossy black on top with red or pink lower sides.

    Shy and slow to bite, but the venom still needs hospital treatment.

  • Coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus)

    Long and light to dark brown, with a paler face and a long, narrow head.

    Highly venomous. Keep kids and pets well away and call straight away.

  • Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)

    Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.

    Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.

  • 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.

  • Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)

    Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.

    Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.

  • Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)

    Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.

    Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.

  • Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii)

    Olive to brown with ridged scales and irregular dark flecks.

    One of the few Australian animals that can eat cane toads.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Degarra?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Degarra?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Degarra. The nearest listed snake catcher to Degarra is Wild Wilba Snake Relocations in Barron, about 108 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Degarra, 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 Degarra?

7 species have mapped ranges reaching Degarra, including Red-bellied black snake, Coastal taipan, Yellow-faced whip snake, Eastern small-eyed snake and 3 more. One of them is dangerously venomous: Coastal taipan. Non-venomous species such as the common tree snake 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Degarra?

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.

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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.