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Snake catchers in Dutson, VIC 3851

1 catcher business in this directory lists Dutson inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 54 km away.

Catchers serving Dutson

  • Lorna K, based in Bairnsdale (about 54 km)

Nearest listed catchers

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

  • Richard Copeland, Baw Baw (about 106 km)
  • Michael Gibson, Bright (about 135 km)
  • Tom Nicholson, Bright (about 135 km)

Snakes around Dutson

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

No species have been mapped to this locality yet.

Snake bite help in Dutson

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Dutson include Central Gippsland Health Service [Sale] (about 13 km) and Central Gippsland Health Service [Maffra] (about 31 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 Dutson?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Dutson?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Dutson. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Dutson inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 54 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Dutson?

No species ranges have been mapped to Dutson yet. Browse the Australian snake guide for species found in the wider region.

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 Dutson?

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 Dutson for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Dutson include Central Gippsland Health Service [Sale] (about 13 km) and Central Gippsland Health Service [Maffra] (about 31 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.