Snake catchers in Fern Bay, NSW 2295
11 catcher businesses in this directory list Fern Bay inside their service area. The closest base is Terrace Reptile Removal in Raymond Terrace, about 13 km away.
Catchers serving Fern Bay
- Terrace Reptile Removal, based in Raymond Terrace (about 13 km)
- Stephanie Gilmour, based in Medowie (about 17 km)
- Newcastle Snake Control, based in West Wallsend (about 20 km)
- Tumesy's Pest & Wildlife Management, based in Twelve Mile Creek (about 24 km)
- Tilligerry Reptile Relocation Services, based in Mallabula (about 26 km)
- Tinks Snake Relocations, based in Mallabula (about 26 km)
- Daniel Reardon, based in Maitland (about 28 km)
- Nicola Martin, based in Morisset (about 36 km)
- Snake Catcher Cody, based in Lower Belford (about 55 km)
- Wellsz Reptile Rescue, based in Ourimbah (about 68 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 217 km)
Snakes around Fern Bay
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. 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.
- 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 Fern Bay
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Fern Bay include Calvary Mater Newcastle (about 8 km), John Hunter Hospital (about 11 km) and Belmont Hospital (about 22 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 Fern Bay?
The snake catcher phone number for Fern 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 Fern Bay. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Fern Bay?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Fern Bay. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Fern Bay inside their service area. The closest base is Terrace Reptile Removal in Raymond Terrace, about 13 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Fern Bay?
9 species have mapped ranges reaching Fern Bay, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 5 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 Fern 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 Fern Bay for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Fern Bay include Calvary Mater Newcastle (about 8 km), John Hunter Hospital (about 11 km) and Belmont Hospital (about 22 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
- Kooragang, NSW 2304 (3 km)
- Fullerton Cove, NSW 2318 (5 km)
- Stockton, NSW 2295 (5 km)
- Tighes Hill, NSW 2297 (5 km)
- Mayfield East, NSW 2304 (5 km)
- Carrington, NSW 2294 (5 km)
- Mayfield North, NSW 2304 (5 km)
- Maryville, NSW 2293 (6 km)
- Newcastle East, NSW 2300 (6 km)
- Mayfield, NSW 2304 (6 km)
- Newcastle, NSW 2300 (6 km)
- Islington, NSW 2296 (6 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.