Snake catchers in Hannam Vale, NSW 2443
1 catcher business in this directory lists Hannam Vale inside its service area. The closest base is Taree Reptile Relocation in Taree South, about 30 km away.
Catchers serving Hannam Vale
- Taree Reptile Relocation, based in Taree South (about 30 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Hannam Vale. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Reptile Solutions, Port Macquarie (about 40 km)
- Tilligerry Reptile Relocation Services, Mallabula (about 126 km)
- Tinks Snake Relocations, Mallabula (about 126 km)
Snakes around Hannam Vale
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Mid North Coast. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
- Rough-scaled snake (Tropidechis carinatus)
Olive brown with dark cross bands and ridged, rough-looking scales.
Easily confused with the harmless keelback. Leave the call to a catcher.
- Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.
Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.
- 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.
- 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.
- Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)
Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.
Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.
- 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.
- Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)
Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.
Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.
Snake bite help in Hannam Vale
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Hannam Vale include Manning Hospital (about 26 km) and Port Macquarie Base Hospital (about 40 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 Hannam Vale?
The snake catcher phone number for Hannam Vale 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 Hannam Vale. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Hannam Vale?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Hannam Vale. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Hannam Vale inside its service area. The closest base is Taree Reptile Relocation in Taree South, 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 Hannam Vale?
9 species have mapped ranges reaching Hannam Vale, including Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Rough-scaled snake, Common death adder and 5 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Rough-scaled snake and Common death adder. 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 New South Wales?
Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 Hannam Vale?
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 Hannam Vale for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Hannam Vale include Manning Hospital (about 26 km) and Port Macquarie Base Hospital (about 40 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
- Stewarts River, NSW 2443 (2 km)
- Lorne, NSW 2439 (6 km)
- Waitui, NSW 2443 (7 km)
- Batar Creek, NSW 2439 (8 km)
- Kerewong, NSW 2439 (8 km)
- Lansdowne Forest, NSW 2430 (9 km)
- Langley Vale, NSW 2426 (9 km)
- Johns River, NSW 2443 (9 km)
- Herons Creek, NSW 2439 (9 km)
- Lansdowne, NSW 2430 (10 km)
- Moorland, NSW 2443 (10 km)
- Middle Brother, NSW 2443 (11 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.