Snake catchers in Doveton, VIC 3177
11 catcher businesses in this directory list Doveton inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 10 km away.
Catchers serving Doveton
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 10 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 10 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 16 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 17 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 23 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 23 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 31 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 31 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 32 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 32 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 80 km)
Snakes around Doveton
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - South East. 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.
- 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.
- 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 Doveton
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Doveton include Dandenong Hospital (about 2 km), Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 10 km) and Casey Hospital (about 11 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 Doveton?
The snake catcher phone number for Doveton 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 Doveton. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Doveton?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Doveton. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Doveton inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 10 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Doveton?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Doveton, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and 1 more. 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 Doveton?
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 Doveton for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Doveton include Dandenong Hospital (about 2 km), Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 10 km) and Casey Hospital (about 11 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
- Eumemmerring, VIC 3177 (1 km)
- Endeavour Hills, VIC 3802 (2 km)
- Dandenong, VIC 3175 (2 km)
- Dandenong East, VIC 3175 (2 km)
- Dandenong South, VIC 3175 (4 km)
- Hallam, VIC 3803 (4 km)
- Dunearn, VIC 3175 (4 km)
- Dandenong North, VIC 3175 (4 km)
- Lysterfield South, VIC 3156 (5 km)
- Noble Park North, VIC 3174 (6 km)
- Hampton Park, VIC 3976 (6 km)
- Keysborough, VIC 3173 (6 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.