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Snake catchers in Jungaburra, VIC 3575

The nearest listed snake catcher to Jungaburra is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 77 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Jungaburra, so call to check whether they travel this far.

Nearest listed catchers

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

  • Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 77 km)
  • Snake Snatchers, Bendigo (about 77 km)
  • TZR Reptiles and Wildlife, Bendigo (about 77 km)

Snakes around Jungaburra

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Bendigo. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Jungaburra

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Jungaburra include Echuca Regional Health (about 41 km) and Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (about 49 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 Jungaburra?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Jungaburra?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Jungaburra. The nearest listed snake catcher to Jungaburra is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 77 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Jungaburra, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Jungaburra?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Jungaburra, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Yellow-faced whip 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 Victoria?

Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria 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 Jungaburra?

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 Jungaburra for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Jungaburra include Echuca Regional Health (about 41 km) and Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (about 49 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.