Snake catchers in Gunn Point, NT 0822

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Gunn Point?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Gunn Point?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Gunn Point. 3 catcher businesses in this directory list Gunn Point inside their service area. The closest base is NT Fauna Solutions in Howard Springs, about 27 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Gunn Point?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Gunn Point, including Carpet python and Keelback. None of the mapped species is in the dangerously venomous group, but any snake bite still needs medical care. 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 the Northern Territory?

Yes. Snake catchers in the Northern Territory 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 Gunn 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.

What is the nearest hospital to Gunn Point for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Gunn Point include Royal Darwin Hospital (about 23 km) and Palmerston Regional Hospital (about 30 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.