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Snake catchers in Flinders Ranges, SA 5434

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Flinders Ranges to their listed service area.

Snakes around Flinders Ranges

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - Outback. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Flinders Ranges

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Flinders Ranges include Hawker Memorial Hospital (about 45 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 Flinders Ranges?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Flinders Ranges?

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

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Flinders Ranges, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Yellow-faced whip snake and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 South Australia?

Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Flinders Ranges?

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 Flinders Ranges for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Flinders Ranges include Hawker Memorial Hospital (about 45 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.