Snake catchers in Grovedale East, VIC 3216
5 catcher businesses in this directory list Grovedale East inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 42 km away.
Catchers serving Grovedale East
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 42 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 60 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 69 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 74 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 82 km)
Snakes around Grovedale East
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Geelong. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Grovedale East
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Grovedale East include University Hospital Geelong (about 6 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 32 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 46 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 Grovedale East?
The snake catcher phone number for Grovedale 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 Grovedale East. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Grovedale East?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Grovedale East. 5 catcher businesses in this directory list Grovedale East inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 42 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Grovedale East?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Grovedale East, including Tiger snake. It 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 Grovedale 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 Grovedale East for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Grovedale East include University Hospital Geelong (about 6 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 32 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 46 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
- Grovedale, VIC 3216 (under 1 km)
- Marshall, VIC 3216 (under 1 km)
- Charlemont, VIC 3217 (3 km)
- Breakwater, VIC 3219 (3 km)
- Belmont, VIC 3216 (3 km)
- St Albans Park, VIC 3219 (4 km)
- South Geelong, VIC 3220 (4 km)
- Whittington, VIC 3219 (4 km)
- Freshwater Creek, VIC 3216 (4 km)
- Mount Duneed, VIC 3216 (4 km)
- Highton, VIC 3216 (4 km)
- Thomson, VIC 3219 (4 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.