Snake catchers in Keilor Downs, VIC 3038
10 catcher businesses in this directory list Keilor Downs inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Hunter in Broadmeadows, about 12 km away.
Catchers serving Keilor Downs
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 12 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 24 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 26 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 31 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 34 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 36 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 39 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 47 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 69 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 84 km)
Snakes around Keilor Downs
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - West. 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
Snake bite help in Keilor Downs
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Keilor Downs include Sunshine Hospital (about 4 km), Western Hospital [Footscray] (about 11 km) and Royal Melbourne Hospital [Royal Park Campus] (about 14 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 Keilor Downs?
The snake catcher phone number for Keilor Downs 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 Keilor Downs. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Keilor Downs?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Keilor Downs. 10 catcher businesses in this directory list Keilor Downs inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Hunter in Broadmeadows, about 12 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Keilor Downs?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Keilor Downs, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and 1 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Keilor Downs?
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 Keilor Downs for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Keilor Downs include Sunshine Hospital (about 4 km), Western Hospital [Footscray] (about 11 km) and Royal Melbourne Hospital [Royal Park Campus] (about 14 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
- Kealba, VIC 3021 (2 km)
- Delahey, VIC 3037 (2 km)
- St Albans, VIC 3021 (3 km)
- Keilor Lodge, VIC 3038 (3 km)
- Keilor, VIC 3036 (3 km)
- Kings Park, VIC 3021 (3 km)
- Taylors Lakes, VIC 3038 (3 km)
- Watergardens, VIC 3038 (3 km)
- Burnside Heights, VIC 3023 (4 km)
- Sydenham, VIC 3037 (4 km)
- Cairnlea, VIC 3023 (4 km)
- Keilor Park, VIC 3042 (4 km)
Snake bite first aid · Snake in the house · Snake in the yard
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)
If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.