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Snake catchers in Delta, QLD 4805

The nearest listed snake catcher to Delta is Adam Cutten in Whitsundays, about 59 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Delta, 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 Delta. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Adam Cutten, Whitsundays (about 59 km)
  • David Barwell, Whitsundays (about 88 km)
  • Kylee Gray, Whitsundays (about 88 km)

Snakes around Delta

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday. 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.

  • 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.

  • Spotted python (Antaresia maculosa)

    Small python with dark brown blotches on a pale background.

    Rarely longer than a metre and a half.

Snake bite help in Delta

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Delta include Bowen Hospital (about 5 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 Delta?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Delta?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Delta. The nearest listed snake catcher to Delta is Adam Cutten in Whitsundays, about 59 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Delta, 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 Delta?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Delta, including Eastern brown snake, Eastern small-eyed snake, Brown tree snake and Spotted python. One of them is dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake. Non-venomous species such as the spotted 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 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 Delta?

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 Delta for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Delta include Bowen Hospital (about 5 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.

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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.