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Snake catchers in Forrest Beach, WA 6271

11 catcher businesses in this directory list Forrest Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Mitch in Busselton, about 24 km away.

Catchers serving Forrest Beach

  • Mitch, based in Busselton (about 24 km)
  • Juck, based in Busselton (about 24 km)
  • John, based in Busselton (about 24 km)
  • James, based in Busselton (about 24 km)
  • Lynda, based in Bunbury (about 30 km)
  • Justin, based in Bunbury (about 30 km)
  • Ash, based in Bunbury (about 30 km)
  • Roo Rescue WA, based in Bunbury (about 30 km)
  • Des, based in Dardanup (about 37 km)
  • Damien, based in Australind (about 39 km)
  • Ben, based in Margaret River (about 45 km)

Snakes around Forrest Beach

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 Forrest Beach

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Forrest Beach include Busselton Health Campus (about 18 km), Bunbury Hospital (about 28 km) and Donnybrook Hospital (about 31 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 Forrest Beach?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Forrest Beach?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Forrest Beach. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Forrest Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Mitch in Busselton, about 24 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Forrest Beach?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Forrest Beach, 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 Forrest Beach?

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 Forrest Beach for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Forrest Beach include Busselton Health Campus (about 18 km), Bunbury Hospital (about 28 km) and Donnybrook Hospital (about 31 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.