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Australian directory / Queensland - Outback

Snake catchers in Holroyd River, QLD 4892

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Holroyd River to their listed service area.

Snakes around Holroyd River

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

  • Coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus)

    Long and light to dark brown, with a paler face and a long, narrow head.

    Highly venomous. Keep kids and pets well away and call straight away.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Spotted python (Antaresia maculosa)

    Small python with dark brown blotches on a pale background.

    Rarely longer than a metre and a half.

  • 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.

  • Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii)

    Olive to brown with ridged scales and irregular dark flecks.

    One of the few Australian animals that can eat cane toads.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Holroyd River?

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

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

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Holroyd River. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Holroyd River to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Holroyd River?

7 species have mapped ranges reaching Holroyd River, including Coastal taipan, Mulga snake (king brown), Brown tree snake, Carpet python and 3 more. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Coastal taipan and Mulga snake (king brown). 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Holroyd 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.

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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.