Snake catchers in Glen Waverley, VIC 3150
11 catcher businesses in this directory list Glen Waverley inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 7 km away.
Catchers serving Glen Waverley
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 7 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 10 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 11 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 18 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 19 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 30 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 30 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 30 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 43 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 47 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 69 km)
Snakes around Glen Waverley
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - South East. 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 Glen Waverley
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Glen Waverley include Victorian Heart Hospital (about 5 km), Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 6 km) and Box Hill Hospital (about 8 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 Glen Waverley?
The snake catcher phone number for Glen Waverley 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 Glen Waverley. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Glen Waverley?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Glen Waverley. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Glen Waverley inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 7 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Glen Waverley?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Glen Waverley, 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 Glen Waverley?
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 Glen Waverley for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Glen Waverley include Victorian Heart Hospital (about 5 km), Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 6 km) and Box Hill Hospital (about 8 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
- Syndal, VIC 3149 (2 km)
- Vermont South, VIC 3133 (3 km)
- Burwood East, VIC 3151 (3 km)
- Burwood Heights, VIC 3151 (3 km)
- Pinewood, VIC 3149 (3 km)
- Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 (4 km)
- Notting Hill, VIC 3168 (4 km)
- Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150 (4 km)
- Brentford Square, VIC 3131 (4 km)
- Forest Hill, VIC 3131 (4 km)
- Brandon Park, VIC 3150 (5 km)
- Blackburn South, VIC 3130 (5 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.