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Australian directory / Western Australia - Outback (North)

Snake catchers in Fitzroy Crossing, WA 6765

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Fitzroy Crossing to their listed service area.

Snakes around Fitzroy Crossing

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (North). 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.

  • 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.

  • Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii)

    Olive to brown with ridged scales and irregular dark flecks.

    One of the few Australian animals that can eat cane toads.

Snake bite help in Fitzroy Crossing

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Fitzroy Crossing include Fitzroy Crossing Hospital (under 1 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 Fitzroy Crossing?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Fitzroy Crossing?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Fitzroy Crossing. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Fitzroy Crossing 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 Fitzroy Crossing?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Fitzroy Crossing, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Brown tree snake and Keelback. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Non-venomous species such as the keelback 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 Fitzroy Crossing?

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 Fitzroy Crossing for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Fitzroy Crossing include Fitzroy Crossing Hospital (under 1 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.