Snake catchers in Evelyn Downs, SA 5723
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Evelyn Downs to their listed service area.
Snakes around Evelyn Downs
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - Outback. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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 Evelyn Downs?
The snake catcher phone number for Evelyn Downs 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 Evelyn Downs. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Evelyn Downs?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Evelyn Downs. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Evelyn Downs to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Evelyn Downs?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Evelyn Downs, 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 South Australia?
Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Evelyn Downs?
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
- Mount Willoughby, SA 5723 (53 km)
- Arckaringa, SA 5723 (53 km)
- Wintinna, SA 5723 (56 km)
- Welbourn Hill, SA 5724 (77 km)
- Mount Barry, SA 5723 (85 km)
- Todmorden, SA 5734 (90 km)
- Marla, SA 5724 (106 km)
- Oodnadatta, SA 5734 (114 km)
- Lambina, SA 0872 (116 km)
- Coober Pedy, SA 5723 (120 km)
- Nilpinna Station, SA 5723 (126 km)
- Allandale Station, SA 5723 (126 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.