Snake catchers in Geegully Creek, WA 6728
The nearest listed snake catcher to Geegully Creek is Bryce in Broome, about 125 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Geegully Creek, so call to check whether they travel this far.
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Geegully Creek. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Bryce, Broome (about 125 km)
- Tracy, Broome (about 125 km)
Snakes around Geegully Creek
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (North). Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)
Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.
Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.
- Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)
Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.
Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.
- Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)
Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.
Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Geegully Creek?
The snake catcher phone number for Geegully 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 Geegully Creek. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Geegully Creek?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Geegully Creek. The nearest listed snake catcher to Geegully Creek is Bryce in Broome, about 125 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Geegully Creek, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Geegully Creek?
3 species have mapped ranges reaching Geegully Creek, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Brown tree snake. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Geegully 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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Camballin, WA 6728 (60 km)
- Jarlmadangah Burru, WA 6728 (60 km)
- St George Ranges, WA 6728 (63 km)
- Willare, WA 6728 (67 km)
- Gingerah, WA 6725 (88 km)
- Derby, WA 6728 (97 km)
- Meda, WA 6728 (103 km)
- Mount Hardman, WA 6765 (113 km)
- Roebuck, WA 6725 (161 km)
- Broome, WA 6725 (173 km)
- Bilingurr, WA 6725 (174 km)
- Djugun, WA 6725 (174 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.