Snake catchers in Euriowie, NSW 2880
The nearest listed snake catcher to Euriowie is Ash McInnes in Broken Hill, about 65 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Euriowie, so call to check whether they travel this far.
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Euriowie. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Ash McInnes, Broken Hill (about 65 km)
Snakes around Euriowie
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Far West and Orana. 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.
- 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 Euriowie?
The snake catcher phone number for Euriowie 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 Euriowie. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Euriowie?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Euriowie. The nearest listed snake catcher to Euriowie is Ash McInnes in Broken Hill, about 65 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Euriowie, 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 Euriowie?
3 species have mapped ranges reaching Euriowie, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, 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 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 Euriowie?
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
- Burns, NSW 2880 (under 1 km)
- Packsaddle, NSW 2880 (28 km)
- Broughams Gate, NSW 2880 (56 km)
- Fowlers Gap, NSW 2880 (90 km)
- Milparinka, NSW 2880 (93 km)
- Mutawintji, NSW 2880 (101 km)
- Quinyambie, SA 5440 (102 km)
- Gemville, NSW 2836 (126 km)
- Tibooburra, NSW 2880 (128 km)
- Mulyungarie, SA 5440 (138 km)
- White Cliffs, NSW 2836 (140 km)
- Little Topar, NSW 2880 (146 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.