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Snake catchers in Glenloth East, VIC 3527

The nearest listed snake catcher to Glenloth East is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 108 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Glenloth East, 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 Glenloth East. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 108 km)
  • Snake Snatchers, Bendigo (about 108 km)
  • TZR Reptiles and Wildlife, Bendigo (about 108 km)

Snakes around Glenloth East

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

  • Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)

    Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.

    Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.

Snake bite help in Glenloth East

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Glenloth East include East Wimmera Health Service [Wycheproof] (about 19 km), East Wimmera Health Service [Charlton] (about 25 km) and Boort District Health (about 26 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 Glenloth East?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Glenloth East?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Glenloth East. The nearest listed snake catcher to Glenloth East is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 108 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Glenloth East, 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 Glenloth East?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Glenloth East, including Eastern brown snake and Yellow-faced whip snake. One of them is dangerously venomous: Eastern brown 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 Glenloth East?

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 Glenloth East for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Glenloth East include East Wimmera Health Service [Wycheproof] (about 19 km), East Wimmera Health Service [Charlton] (about 25 km) and Boort District Health (about 26 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

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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.