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Snake catchers in French Island, VIC 3921

8 catcher businesses in this directory list French Island inside their service area. The closest base is Mr Slytherin in Tyabb, about 16 km away.

Catchers serving French Island

Snakes around French Island

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.

  • 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 French Island

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near French Island include Frankston Hospital (about 29 km), Casey Hospital (about 34 km) and Bass Coast Health (about 36 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 French Island?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in French Island?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers French Island. 8 catcher businesses in this directory list French Island inside their service area. The closest base is Mr Slytherin in Tyabb, about 16 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around French Island?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching French Island, including Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Two of them are dangerously venomous: 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 French Island?

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 French Island for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near French Island include Frankston Hospital (about 29 km), Casey Hospital (about 34 km) and Bass Coast Health (about 36 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.