Snake catchers in East Geelong, VIC 3219
5 catcher businesses in this directory list East Geelong inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 38 km away.
Catchers serving East Geelong
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 38 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 55 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 72 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 73 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 80 km)
Snakes around East Geelong
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Geelong. 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.
Snake bite help in East Geelong
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near East Geelong include University Hospital Geelong (about 2 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 36 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 41 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 East Geelong?
The snake catcher phone number for East Geelong 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 East Geelong. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in East Geelong?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers East Geelong. 5 catcher businesses in this directory list East Geelong inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 38 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around East Geelong?
1 species has a mapped range reaching East Geelong, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: Tiger snake. 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 East Geelong?
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 East Geelong for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near East Geelong include University Hospital Geelong (about 2 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 36 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 41 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
- Thomson, VIC 3219 (under 1 km)
- South Geelong, VIC 3220 (1 km)
- Newcomb, VIC 3219 (2 km)
- Geelong, VIC 3220 (2 km)
- Whittington, VIC 3219 (2 km)
- Breakwater, VIC 3219 (2 km)
- Bareena, VIC 3220 (3 km)
- Belmont, VIC 3216 (4 km)
- St Albans Park, VIC 3219 (4 km)
- Drumcondra, VIC 3215 (4 km)
- Geelong West, VIC 3218 (4 km)
- Newtown, VIC 3220 (4 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.