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Snake catchers in Forest Reefs, NSW 2798

6 catcher businesses in this directory list Forest Reefs inside their service area. The closest base is Jacob Hansen in Orange, about 27 km away.

Catchers serving Forest Reefs

Snakes around Forest Reefs

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

  • Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

    Slender and quick. Colour runs from pale tan to dark brown, and young ones can have dark bands.

    Responsible for more serious bites in Australia than any other snake. Give it plenty of room.

  • 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.

  • Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)

    Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.

    Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.

  • 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 Forest Reefs

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Forest Reefs include Orange Health Service (about 18 km), Blayney Multi Purpose Service (about 18 km) and Canowindra Soldiers Memorial Hospital (about 38 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 Reefs?

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

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

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Forest Reefs. 6 catcher businesses in this directory list Forest Reefs inside their service area. The closest base is Jacob Hansen in Orange, about 27 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Forest Reefs?

5 species have mapped ranges reaching Forest Reefs, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Common death adder, Yellow-faced whip snake and 1 more. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Common death adder. 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 New South Wales?

Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 Forest Reefs?

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 Reefs for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Forest Reefs include Orange Health Service (about 18 km), Blayney Multi Purpose Service (about 18 km) and Canowindra Soldiers Memorial Hospital (about 38 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.