Snake catchers in Elwood, VIC 3184
14 catcher businesses in this directory list Elwood inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 8 km away.
Catchers serving Elwood
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 8 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 16 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 22 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 23 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 24 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 24 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 32 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 38 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 38 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 40 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 40 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 46 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 55 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 104 km)
Snakes around Elwood
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - Inner. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis)
Slender and quick. Colour runs from pale tan to dark brown, and young ones can have dark bands.
Responsible for more serious bites in Australia than any other snake. Give it plenty of room.
- 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.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
Snake bite help in Elwood
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Elwood include The Alfred (about 4 km), St Vincent's On the Park (about 8 km) and St Vincent's Hospital [Melbourne] (about 8 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 Elwood?
The snake catcher phone number for Elwood 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 Elwood. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Elwood?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Elwood. 14 catcher businesses in this directory list Elwood inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 8 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Elwood?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Elwood, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, 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 Elwood?
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 Elwood for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Elwood include The Alfred (about 4 km), St Vincent's On the Park (about 8 km) and St Vincent's Hospital [Melbourne] (about 8 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
- Brighton Road, VIC 3184 (under 1 km)
- Ripponlea, VIC 3185 (under 1 km)
- Balaclava, VIC 3183 (under 1 km)
- St Kilda South, VIC 3182 (1 km)
- St Kilda, VIC 3182 (2 km)
- Elsternwick, VIC 3185 (2 km)
- St Kilda East, VIC 3183 (2 km)
- Hopetoun Gardens, VIC 3162 (2 km)
- St Kilda West, VIC 3182 (2 km)
- Windsor, VIC 3181 (3 km)
- Gardenvale, VIC 3185 (3 km)
- Caulfield North, VIC 3161 (3 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.