Snake catchers in Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215
5 catcher businesses in this directory list Hamlyn Heights inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 37 km away.
Catchers serving Hamlyn Heights
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 37 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 51 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 69 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 73 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 78 km)
Snakes around Hamlyn Heights
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 Hamlyn Heights
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Hamlyn Heights include University Hospital Geelong (about 5 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 32 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 42 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 Hamlyn Heights?
The snake catcher phone number for Hamlyn Heights 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 Hamlyn Heights. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Hamlyn Heights?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Hamlyn Heights. 5 catcher businesses in this directory list Hamlyn Heights inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 37 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Hamlyn Heights?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Hamlyn Heights, 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 Hamlyn Heights?
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 Hamlyn Heights for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Hamlyn Heights include University Hospital Geelong (about 5 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 32 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 42 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
- Herne Hill, VIC 3218 (2 km)
- Bell Park, VIC 3215 (2 km)
- Bell Post Hill, VIC 3215 (2 km)
- Manifold Heights, VIC 3218 (2 km)
- Geelong West, VIC 3218 (3 km)
- Fyansford, VIC 3218 (3 km)
- Fyansford, VIC 3221 (3 km)
- Geelong North, VIC 3215 (3 km)
- North Geelong, VIC 3215 (3 km)
- Rippleside, VIC 3215 (3 km)
- Drumcondra, VIC 3215 (3 km)
- Newtown, VIC 3220 (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.