Snake catchers in Engawala, NT 0872

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Engawala?

The snake catcher phone number for Engawala 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 Engawala. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call to remove a snake in Engawala?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Engawala. The nearest listed snake catcher to Engawala is Alice Springs Reptile Centre in Alice Springs, about 116 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Engawala, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Engawala?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Engawala, 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 the Northern Territory?

Yes. Snake catchers in the Northern Territory 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 Engawala?

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.