Snake catchers in Frankston Heights, VIC 3199
10 catcher businesses in this directory list Frankston Heights inside their service area. The closest base is Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue in Cranbourne, about 11 km away.
Catchers serving Frankston Heights
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 11 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 11 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 11 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 12 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 13 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 13 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 25 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 37 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 43 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 84 km)
Snakes around Frankston Heights
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Mornington Peninsula. 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.
- 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- 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 Frankston Heights
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Frankston Heights include Frankston Hospital (about 2 km), Dandenong Hospital (about 22 km) and Casey Hospital (about 22 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 Frankston Heights?
The snake catcher phone number for Frankston Heights 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 Frankston Heights. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Frankston Heights?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Frankston Heights. 10 catcher businesses in this directory list Frankston Heights inside their service area. The closest base is Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue in Cranbourne, about 11 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Frankston Heights?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Frankston Heights, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Frankston Heights?
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 Frankston Heights for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Frankston Heights include Frankston Hospital (about 2 km), Dandenong Hospital (about 22 km) and Casey Hospital (about 22 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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Karingal Centre, VIC 3199 (2 km)
- Frankston, VIC 3199 (2 km)
- Frankston East, VIC 3199 (2 km)
- Karingal, VIC 3199 (2 km)
- Frankston South, VIC 3199 (3 km)
- Baxter, VIC 3911 (4 km)
- Langwarrin, VIC 3910 (4 km)
- Pines Forest, VIC 3200 (4 km)
- Frankston North, VIC 3200 (4 km)
- Langwarrin South, VIC 3911 (5 km)
- Belvedere Park, VIC 3198 (6 km)
- Mount Eliza, VIC 3930 (6 km)
Snake bite first aid · Snake in the house · Snake in the yard
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)
If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.