Snake catchers in Hungerford, NSW 2840
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Hungerford to their listed service area.
Snakes around Hungerford
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Far West and Orana. 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.
- 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 questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Hungerford?
The snake catcher phone number for Hungerford 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 Hungerford. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Hungerford?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Hungerford. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Hungerford 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 Hungerford?
3 species have mapped ranges reaching Hungerford, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake 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 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 Hungerford?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Hungerford, QLD 4493 (28 km)
- Yantabulla, NSW 2840 (43 km)
- Wanaaring, NSW 2840 (75 km)
- Cuttaburra, QLD 4490 (92 km)
- Fords Bridge, NSW 2840 (102 km)
- Urisino, NSW 2840 (104 km)
- Dynevor, QLD 4492 (106 km)
- Barringun, NSW 2840 (108 km)
- Eulo, QLD 4491 (118 km)
- Barringun, QLD 4490 (119 km)
- Gumbalie, NSW 2840 (120 km)
- Enngonia, NSW 2840 (121 km)
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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.