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Snake catchers in Huntfield Heights, SA 5163

10 catcher businesses in this directory list Huntfield Heights inside their service area. The closest base is South Adelaide Snake Catchers in Seaford, about 5 km away.

Catchers serving Huntfield Heights

  • South Adelaide Snake Catchers, based in Seaford (about 5 km)
  • SA Snake Catchers and SA Feral Pest and Fauna Relocation, based in Plympton Park (about 20 km)
  • The Snake Charmer, based in Unley (about 23 km)
  • Adelaide Snake Catchers, based in Adelaide (about 26 km)
  • Adelaide Snake & Rodent Control, based in Adelaide (about 26 km)
  • Snake Catchers Adelaide, based in Adelaide (about 26 km)
  • Snakesnatchersadelaidehills, based in Bridgewater (about 27 km)
  • O-Wen U Want It Caught, based in North Adelaide (about 28 km)
  • Adelaide hills snake catcher, based in Mount Barker (about 35 km)
  • Julian Craig, based in Yankalilla (about 35 km)

Snakes around Huntfield Heights

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Adelaide - South. 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.

  • Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)

    Glossy black on top with red or pink lower sides.

    Shy and slow to bite, but the venom still needs hospital treatment.

  • 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.

  • 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 Huntfield Heights

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Huntfield Heights include Noarlunga Hospital (about 2 km), McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 8 km) and Flinders Medical Centre (about 16 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 Huntfield Heights?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Huntfield Heights?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Huntfield Heights. 10 catcher businesses in this directory list Huntfield Heights inside their service area. The closest base is South Adelaide Snake Catchers in Seaford, about 5 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Huntfield Heights?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Huntfield Heights, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. 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 South Australia?

Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Huntfield Heights?

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 Huntfield Heights for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Huntfield Heights include Noarlunga Hospital (about 2 km), McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 8 km) and Flinders Medical Centre (about 16 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.