Snake catchers in Dreeite, VIC 3249
4 catcher businesses in this directory list Dreeite inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Colac in Colac, about 19 km away.
Catchers serving Dreeite
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 19 km)
- South West Snake Relocation, based in Terang (about 53 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 74 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 98 km)
Snakes around Dreeite
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Warrnambool and South West. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Dreeite
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Dreeite include Colac Area Health (about 19 km), South West Healthcare [Camperdown] (about 33 km) and Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 42 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 Dreeite?
The snake catcher phone number for Dreeite 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 Dreeite. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Dreeite?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Dreeite. 4 catcher businesses in this directory list Dreeite inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Colac in Colac, about 19 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Dreeite?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Dreeite, including Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Two of them are dangerously venomous: 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 Dreeite?
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 Dreeite for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Dreeite include Colac Area Health (about 19 km), South West Healthcare [Camperdown] (about 33 km) and Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 42 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
- Dreeite South, VIC 3249 (3 km)
- Warrion, VIC 3249 (6 km)
- Alvie, VIC 3249 (7 km)
- Yeo, VIC 3249 (7 km)
- Wool Wool, VIC 3249 (8 km)
- Cundare, VIC 3251 (9 km)
- Cundare North, VIC 3251 (9 km)
- Coragulac, VIC 3249 (9 km)
- Beeac, VIC 3251 (11 km)
- Ondit, VIC 3249 (11 km)
- Corunnun, VIC 3249 (12 km)
- Weering, VIC 3251 (12 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.