Snake catchers in Fitzgerald River National Park, WA 6346

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Fitzgerald River National Park?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Fitzgerald River National Park?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Fitzgerald River National Park. The nearest listed snake catcher to Fitzgerald River National Park is Get Fanged in Orana, about 188 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Fitzgerald River National Park, 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 Fitzgerald River National Park?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Fitzgerald River National Park, including Tiger snake, Dugite and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Dugite. 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 Western Australia?

No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.

What if someone is bitten in Fitzgerald River National Park?

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.