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Snake catchers in Harris River, WA 6225

3 catcher businesses in this directory list Harris River inside their service area. The closest base is Sam in Collie, about 11 km away.

Catchers serving Harris River

  • Sam, based in Collie (about 11 km)
  • Phill, based in Collie (about 11 km)
  • Des, based in Dardanup (about 34 km)

Snakes around Harris River

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Bunbury. 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.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • 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 Harris River

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Harris River include Collie Hospital (about 10 km), Harvey Hospital (about 31 km) and Donnybrook 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 Harris River?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Harris River?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Harris River. 3 catcher businesses in this directory list Harris River inside their service area. The closest base is Sam in Collie, about 11 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Harris River?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Harris River, including Tiger snake, Dugite and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Dugite. 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 Western Australia?

No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.

What if someone is bitten in Harris River?

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 Harris River for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Harris River include Collie Hospital (about 10 km), Harvey Hospital (about 31 km) and Donnybrook 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.

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Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.