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Australian directory / Hume

Snake catchers in Gaffneys Creek, VIC 3723

1 catcher business in this directory lists Gaffneys Creek inside its service area. The closest base is Richard Copeland in Baw Baw, about 38 km away.

Catchers serving Gaffneys Creek

  • Richard Copeland, based in Baw Baw (about 38 km)

Nearest listed catchers

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

  • Snakeman, Park Orchards (about 93 km)
  • Snake Ace, Eltham (about 95 km)
  • Michael Gibson, Bright (about 97 km)

Snakes around Gaffneys Creek

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Hume. 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.

  • 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.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Gaffneys Creek?

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

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

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Gaffneys Creek. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Gaffneys Creek inside its service area. The closest base is Richard Copeland in Baw Baw, about 38 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Gaffneys Creek?

5 species have mapped ranges reaching Gaffneys Creek, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and 1 more. 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 Gaffneys 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.

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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.