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Snake catchers in Hillston, NSW 2675

2 catcher businesses in this directory list Hillston inside their service area. The closest base is MURRUMBIDGEE REPTILE RESCUE in Narrandera, about 168 km away.

Catchers serving Hillston

Nearest listed catchers

These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Hillston. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Richard Wilson, Griffith (about 99 km)
  • Amber Barrile, Wagga Wagga (about 245 km)
  • Joshua Thompson, Wagga Wagga (about 245 km)

Snakes around Hillston

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Riverina. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

    Slender and quick. Colour runs from pale tan to dark brown, and young ones can have dark bands.

    Responsible for more serious bites in Australia than any other snake. Give it plenty of room.

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • 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.

  • 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 Hillston

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Hillston include Hillston Hospital (under 1 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 Hillston?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Hillston?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Hillston. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Hillston inside their service area. The closest base is MURRUMBIDGEE REPTILE RESCUE in Narrandera, about 168 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Hillston?

5 species have mapped ranges reaching Hillston, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Common death adder, Yellow-faced whip snake and 1 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) 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 Hillston?

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 Hillston for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Hillston include Hillston Hospital (under 1 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

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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.