Snake catchers in Frankston South, VIC 3199
10 catcher businesses in this directory list Frankston South inside their service area. The closest base is Mr Slytherin in Tyabb, about 9 km away.
Catchers serving Frankston South
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 9 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 10 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 10 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 12 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 14 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 16 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 28 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 40 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 45 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 86 km)
Snakes around Frankston South
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 South
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Frankston South include Frankston Hospital (about 5 km), Casey Hospital (about 23 km) and Dandenong Hospital (about 24 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 South?
The snake catcher phone number for Frankston South 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 South. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Frankston South?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Frankston South. 10 catcher businesses in this directory list Frankston South inside their service area. The closest base is Mr Slytherin in Tyabb, about 9 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Frankston South?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Frankston South, 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 South?
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 South for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Frankston South include Frankston Hospital (about 5 km), Casey Hospital (about 23 km) and Dandenong Hospital (about 24 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
- Baxter, VIC 3911 (1 km)
- Frankston Heights, VIC 3199 (3 km)
- Langwarrin South, VIC 3911 (3 km)
- Karingal Centre, VIC 3199 (4 km)
- Langwarrin, VIC 3910 (5 km)
- Somerville, VIC 3912 (5 km)
- Frankston, VIC 3199 (5 km)
- Frankston East, VIC 3199 (5 km)
- Karingal, VIC 3199 (5 km)
- Mount Eliza, VIC 3930 (6 km)
- Kunyung, VIC 3930 (7 km)
- Pearcedale, VIC 3912 (7 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.