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Australian directory / South Australia - Outback

Snake catchers in Karkoo, SA 5607

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

Snakes around Karkoo

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

  • 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.

  • Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)

    Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.

    Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.

  • 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.

  • 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 Karkoo

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Karkoo include Cummins and District Memorial Hospital (about 26 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 Karkoo?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Karkoo?

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

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Karkoo, including Tiger snake, Western brown snake (gwardar), Common death adder and Carpet python. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Western brown snake (gwardar) and Common death adder. 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 Karkoo?

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 Karkoo for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Karkoo include Cummins and District Memorial Hospital (about 26 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.