Snake catchers in Gooramadda, VIC 3685
6 catcher businesses in this directory list Gooramadda inside their service area. The closest base is Tristan Hamilton in Wodonga, about 30 km away.
Catchers serving Gooramadda
- Tristan Hamilton, based in Wodonga (about 30 km)
- Chris Porter, based in Wodonga (about 30 km)
- Kiewa Snake Catcher, based in Tawonga South (about 98 km)
- MURRUMBIDGEE REPTILE RESCUE, based in Narrandera (about 139 km)
- Riverina Reptile Relocation, based in Temora (about 194 km)
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 243 km)
Snakes around Gooramadda
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.
- 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.
- Carpet python (Morelia spilota)
Thick bodied with a blotched pattern in browns, creams and olive.
No venom, but a bite can still hurt. Great at keeping rats down.
Snake bite help in Gooramadda
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Gooramadda include Corowa Health Service (about 18 km), Albury Wodonga Health [Wodonga Campus] (about 31 km) and Albury Wodonga Health [Albury Campus] (about 34 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 Gooramadda?
The snake catcher phone number for Gooramadda 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 Gooramadda. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Gooramadda?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Gooramadda. 6 catcher businesses in this directory list Gooramadda inside their service area. The closest base is Tristan Hamilton in Wodonga, about 30 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Gooramadda?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Gooramadda, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Eastern small-eyed snake and 1 more. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. Non-venomous species such as the carpet python are also found here. 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 Gooramadda?
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 Gooramadda for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Gooramadda include Corowa Health Service (about 18 km), Albury Wodonga Health [Wodonga Campus] (about 31 km) and Albury Wodonga Health [Albury Campus] (about 34 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
- Howlong, NSW 2643 (6 km)
- Prentice North, VIC 3685 (8 km)
- Browns Plains, VIC 3685 (8 km)
- Carlyle, VIC 3685 (10 km)
- Cornishtown, VIC 3683 (12 km)
- Rutherglen, VIC 3685 (13 km)
- Great Southern, VIC 3685 (13 km)
- Wahgunyah, VIC 3687 (13 km)
- Carlyle, VIC 3687 (13 km)
- Barnawartha, VIC 3688 (15 km)
- Hopefield, NSW 2646 (16 km)
- Bungowannah, NSW 2640 (16 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.