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Australian directory / Queensland - Outback

Snake catchers in Hughenden, QLD 4821

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

Snakes around Hughenden

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Queensland - Outback. 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.

  • 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.

  • Collett's black snake (Pseudechis colletti)

    A robust snake with a broad, blunt head. Dark brown to black with irregular salmon-pink or reddish patches and a cream to yellow-orange belly.

    Also known as Collett's snake or the Downs tiger snake, but it is a black snake relative. Highly venomous: keep your distance and call 000 for a suspected bite.

Snake bite help in Hughenden

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

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Hughenden?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Hughenden. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Hughenden 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 Hughenden?

6 species have mapped ranges reaching Hughenden, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Common death adder, Yellow-faced whip snake and 2 more. Four of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Common death adder and Collett's black 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 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 Hughenden?

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 Hughenden for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Hughenden include Hughenden Hospital (about 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.

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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.