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Snake catchers in Forestvale, QLD 4465

The nearest listed snake catcher to Forestvale is Swans Reptile Relocation in Roma, about 114 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Forestvale, so call to check whether they travel this far.

Nearest listed catchers

These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Forestvale. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Swans Reptile Relocation, Roma (about 114 km)

Snakes around Forestvale

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Darling Downs - Maranoa. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)

    Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.

    Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.

  • 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.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Forestvale?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Forestvale?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Forestvale. The nearest listed snake catcher to Forestvale is Swans Reptile Relocation in Roma, about 114 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Forestvale, 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 Forestvale?

6 species have mapped ranges reaching Forestvale, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Common death adder, Yellow-faced whip snake and 2 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Common death adder. 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Forestvale?

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.

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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.