Snake catchers in East Sale Raaf, VIC 3852
1 catcher business in this directory lists East Sale Raaf inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 54 km away.
Catchers serving East Sale Raaf
- Lorna K, based in Bairnsdale (about 54 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include East Sale Raaf. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Richard Copeland, Baw Baw (about 97 km)
- Michael Gibson, Bright (about 127 km)
- Tom Nicholson, Bright (about 127 km)
Snakes around East Sale Raaf
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 East Sale Raaf
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near East Sale Raaf include Central Gippsland Health Service [Sale] (about 4 km) and Central Gippsland Health Service [Maffra] (about 20 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 Sale Raaf?
The snake catcher phone number for East Sale Raaf 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 Sale Raaf. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in East Sale Raaf?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers East Sale Raaf. 1 catcher business in this directory lists East Sale Raaf 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 East Sale Raaf?
No species ranges have been mapped to East Sale Raaf 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 East Sale Raaf?
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 Sale Raaf for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near East Sale Raaf include Central Gippsland Health Service [Sale] (about 4 km) and Central Gippsland Health Service [Maffra] (about 20 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
- Sale East Raaf, VIC 3852 (under 1 km)
- East Sale, VIC 3852 (2 km)
- Somerton Park, VIC 3851 (2 km)
- Cobains, VIC 3851 (3 km)
- Guthridge, VIC 3850 (4 km)
- The Heart, VIC 3851 (4 km)
- Sale, VIC 3850 (4 km)
- Sale North, VIC 3850 (4 km)
- Clydebank, VIC 3851 (7 km)
- Longford, VIC 3851 (7 km)
- Montgomery, VIC 3851 (8 km)
- Wurruk, VIC 3850 (8 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.