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Snake catchers in Forest Grove, WA 6286

8 catcher businesses in this directory list Forest Grove inside their service area. The closest base is Viktoriya in Margaret River, about 22 km away.

Catchers serving Forest Grove

  • Viktoriya, based in Margaret River (about 22 km)
  • Tim, based in Margaret River (about 22 km)
  • Mick, based in Margaret River (about 22 km)
  • Jessie, based in Margaret River (about 22 km)
  • Colin, based in Margaret River (about 22 km)
  • Ben, based in Margaret River (about 22 km)
  • Becca, based in Margaret River (about 22 km)
  • Graham, based in Augusta (about 25 km)

Snakes around Forest Grove

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Bunbury. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • 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.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • 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 Forest Grove

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Forest Grove include Margaret River Hospital (about 14 km) and Augusta Hospital (about 26 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 Forest Grove?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Forest Grove?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Forest Grove. 8 catcher businesses in this directory list Forest Grove inside their service area. The closest base is Viktoriya in Margaret River, about 22 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Forest Grove?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Forest Grove, 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 Forest Grove?

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 Forest Grove for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Forest Grove include Margaret River Hospital (about 14 km) and Augusta Hospital (about 26 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.