Snake catchers in Gipsy Point, VIC 3891
1 catcher business in this directory lists Gipsy Point inside its service area. The closest base is Canberra snake catcher in Barton, about 247 km away.
Catchers serving Gipsy Point
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 247 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Gipsy Point. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Phillip Sproates Reptile Rescue and Relocation Services, Bega (about 83 km)
- Narooma Snake Wrangler, Narooma (about 143 km)
- Kimberley Howard, Eurobodalla (about 151 km)
Snakes around Gipsy Point
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.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Gipsy Point?
The snake catcher phone number for Gipsy Point 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 Gipsy Point. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Gipsy Point?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Gipsy Point. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Gipsy Point inside its service area. The closest base is Canberra snake catcher in Barton, about 247 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Gipsy Point?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Gipsy Point, including Red-bellied black snake and Tiger snake. One of them is dangerously venomous: Tiger snake. 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 Gipsy Point?
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
- Genoa, VIC 3891 (4 km)
- Maramingo Creek, VIC 3891 (7 km)
- Mallacoota, VIC 3892 (9 km)
- Timbillica, NSW 2551 (13 km)
- Wallagaraugh, VIC 3891 (16 km)
- Wangarabell, VIC 3891 (18 km)
- Nadgee, NSW 2551 (23 km)
- Wroxham, VIC 3891 (23 km)
- Wingan River, VIC 3891 (26 km)
- Yambulla, NSW 2550 (29 km)
- Narrabarba, NSW 2551 (30 km)
- Nungatta South, NSW 2551 (30 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.