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Snake catchers in Ferndale, VIC 3821

3 catcher businesses in this directory list Ferndale inside their service area. The closest base is Snakes Be Gone in Pioneer Bay, about 34 km away.

Catchers serving Ferndale

Snakes around Ferndale

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Latrobe - Gippsland. 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.

  • 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.

  • Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)

    Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.

    Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Ferndale

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Ferndale include West Gippsland Healthcare Group [Warragul] (about 15 km), Gippsland Southern Health Service - Korumburra (about 16 km) and Gippsland Southern Health Service - Leongatha (about 20 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 Ferndale?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Ferndale?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Ferndale. 3 catcher businesses in this directory list Ferndale inside their service area. The closest base is Snakes Be Gone in Pioneer Bay, about 34 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Ferndale?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Ferndale, including Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Victoria?

Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria 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 Ferndale?

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 Ferndale for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Ferndale include West Gippsland Healthcare Group [Warragul] (about 15 km), Gippsland Southern Health Service - Korumburra (about 16 km) and Gippsland Southern Health Service - Leongatha (about 20 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.

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Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.