Snake catchers in Empire Bay, NSW 2257
13 catcher businesses in this directory list Empire Bay inside their service area. The closest base is Central Coast Reptile Rescue in Wamberal, about 11 km away.
Catchers serving Empire Bay
- Central Coast Reptile Rescue, based in Wamberal (about 11 km)
- SerpentSpore, based in Lisarow (about 13 km)
- Wellsz Reptile Rescue, based in Ourimbah (about 15 km)
- Coastal Wildlife Management, based in Palmdale (about 18 km)
- Coast Snake Catchers Central Coast NSW, based in Watanobbi (about 25 km)
- Central Coast Snake Catchers, based in Charmhaven (about 29 km)
- Urban Reptile Removal, based in Sydney (about 42 km)
- Constance Conservation, based in Sydney (about 42 km)
- Austin Pols, based in Sydney (about 42 km)
- The Reptile Bloke, based in Springwood (about 77 km)
- Scott Rummary, based in Lithgow (about 95 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 141 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 165 km)
Snakes around Empire Bay
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Central Coast. 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.
- Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
Glossy black on top with red or pink lower sides.
Shy and slow to bite, but the venom still needs hospital treatment.
- 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.
- Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.
Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.
- Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)
Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.
Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.
- 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.
- Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)
Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.
Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.
- Carpet python (Morelia spilota)
Thick bodied with a blotched pattern in browns, creams and olive.
No venom, but a bite can still hurt. Great at keeping rats down.
- Diamond python (Morelia spilota spilota)
Black with cream or yellow spots arranged in diamond-like rosettes.
A carpet python subspecies. Calm and slow moving.
- Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)
Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.
Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.
Snake bite help in Empire Bay
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Empire Bay include Gosford Hospital (about 8 km), Mona Vale Hospital (about 22 km) and Wyong Hospital (about 28 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 Empire Bay?
The snake catcher phone number for Empire Bay 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 Empire Bay. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Empire Bay?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Empire Bay. 13 catcher businesses in this directory list Empire Bay inside their service area. The closest base is Central Coast Reptile Rescue in Wamberal, about 11 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Empire Bay?
10 species have mapped ranges reaching Empire Bay, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 6 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Common death adder. Non-venomous species such as the carpet python are also found here. 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 New South Wales?
Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 Empire Bay?
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 Empire Bay for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Empire Bay include Gosford Hospital (about 8 km), Mona Vale Hospital (about 22 km) and Wyong Hospital (about 28 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
- Davistown, NSW 2251 (under 1 km)
- Kincumber South, NSW 2251 (1 km)
- St Huberts Island, NSW 2257 (1 km)
- Daleys Point, NSW 2257 (2 km)
- Saratoga, NSW 2251 (2 km)
- Booker Bay, NSW 2257 (2 km)
- Yattalunga, NSW 2251 (2 km)
- Bensville, NSW 2251 (3 km)
- Green Point, NSW 2251 (3 km)
- Killcare, NSW 2257 (3 km)
- Blackwall, NSW 2256 (4 km)
- Ettalong Beach, NSW 2257 (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.