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Snake catchers in Forge Creek, VIC 3875

1 catcher business in this directory lists Forge Creek inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 12 km away.

Catchers serving Forge Creek

  • Lorna K, based in Bairnsdale (about 12 km)

Nearest listed catchers

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

  • Michael Gibson, Bright (about 118 km)
  • Tom Nicholson, Bright (about 118 km)
  • Michael Whipps, Mount Beauty (about 124 km)

Snakes around Forge Creek

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Forge Creek

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Forge Creek include Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (about 11 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 Forge Creek?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Forge Creek?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Forge Creek. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Forge Creek inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 12 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Forge Creek?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Forge Creek, including Red-bellied black snake and Eastern small-eyed snake. None of the mapped species is in the dangerously venomous group, but any snake bite still needs medical care. 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 Victoria?

Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria 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 Forge Creek?

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 Forge Creek for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Forge Creek include Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (about 11 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.