Snake catchers in East Murchison, WA 6640
Catchers in this directory have not yet added East Murchison to their listed service area.
Snakes around East Murchison
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (South). Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)
Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.
Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.
- Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)
Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.
Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for East Murchison?
The snake catcher phone number for East Murchison 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 Murchison. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in East Murchison?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers East Murchison. Catchers in this directory have not yet added East Murchison to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around East Murchison?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching East Murchison, including Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Western Australia?
No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.
What if someone is bitten in East Murchison?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- South Murchison, WA 6635 (93 km)
- Weld Range, WA 6640 (95 km)
- Murchison, WA 6630 (102 km)
- Reedy, WA 6640 (125 km)
- Meekatharra, WA 6642 (137 km)
- Cue, WA 6640 (138 km)
- Gascoyne River, WA 6705 (148 km)
- Lake Austin, WA 6640 (152 km)
- Karalundi, WA 6642 (156 km)
- Peak Hill, WA 6642 (184 km)
- Talisker, WA 6701 (188 km)
- Yalardy, WA 6701 (192 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.