Snake catchers in Falls Creek, NSW 2540
7 catcher businesses in this directory list Falls Creek inside their service area. The closest base is Bay & Basin Reptile Relocations in Old Erowal Bay, about 11 km away.
Catchers serving Falls Creek
- Bay & Basin Reptile Relocations, based in Old Erowal Bay (about 11 km)
- Belinda Donovan, based in Nowra (about 13 km)
- Illawarra snake catcher, based in Albion Park (about 50 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 58 km)
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 137 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 192 km)
- Riverina Reptile Relocation, based in Temora (about 287 km)
Snakes around Falls Creek
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Falls Creek
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Falls Creek include Shoalhaven Hospital (about 14 km) and Milton Ulladulla Hospital (about 38 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 Falls Creek?
The snake catcher phone number for Falls Creek 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 Falls Creek. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Falls Creek?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Falls Creek. 7 catcher businesses in this directory list Falls Creek inside their service area. The closest base is Bay & Basin Reptile Relocations in Old Erowal Bay, 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 Falls Creek?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Falls Creek, including Red-bellied black snake, Eastern small-eyed snake, Carpet python and Diamond python. None of the mapped species is in the dangerously venomous group, but any snake bite still needs medical care. 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 Falls Creek?
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 Falls Creek for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Falls Creek include Shoalhaven Hospital (about 14 km) and Milton Ulladulla Hospital (about 38 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
- Woollamia, NSW 2540 (4 km)
- Comberton, NSW 2540 (6 km)
- Parma, NSW 2540 (6 km)
- Yerriyong, NSW 2540 (7 km)
- Nowra Naval Po, NSW 2540 (7 km)
- Hmas Albatross, NSW 2540 (8 km)
- Tomerong, NSW 2540 (8 km)
- Nowra Hill, NSW 2540 (8 km)
- Myola, NSW 2540 (8 km)
- Huskisson, NSW 2540 (9 km)
- Callala Beach, NSW 2540 (9 km)
- St Georges Basin, NSW 2540 (10 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.