Snake catchers in Keralup, WA 6182
21 catcher businesses in this directory list Keralup inside their service area. The closest base is South-West Reptile Removals in Serpentine, about 10 km away.
Catchers serving Keralup
- South-West Reptile Removals, based in Serpentine (about 10 km)
- Baldivis Reptile Removal, based in Baldivis (about 12 km)
- Hayley, based in Baldivis (about 12 km)
- Jordans Reptile Services, based in Baldivis (about 13 km)
- Medusa Reptile relocation, based in Safety Bay (about 13 km)
- Snake Guy, based in Mandurah (about 17 km)
- Snake Boy, based in Mandurah (about 17 km)
- Urban Edge Wildlife Management, based in Mandurah (about 17 km)
- Mandurah Snake Removal, based in Mandurah (about 17 km)
- The Snake Whisperer, based in Rockingham (about 19 km)
- Rockingham Reptile Relocation, based in Rockingham (about 19 km)
- South Yunderup Snake Removal, based in South Yunderup (about 22 km)
- Russell, based in Byford (about 29 km)
- Peter, based in Byford (about 29 km)
- Byford Reptile Removal, based in Byford (about 29 km)
- Frontline snake removal, based in Success (about 31 km)
- Amy Wild Adventures, based in South Lake (about 34 km)
- Jydens Reptile Removals, based in Armadale (about 34 km)
- Armadale Reptile Park, based in Armadale (about 34 km)
- Cliff’s snake and reptile relocation, based in Hamilton Hill (about 39 km)
- Perth Hills Reptile Removal, based in Bickley (about 50 km)
Snakes around Keralup
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Perth - South West. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)
Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.
Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.
- 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 Keralup
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Keralup include Peel Health Campus (about 13 km), Rockingham General Hospital (about 17 km) and Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital (about 38 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 Keralup?
The snake catcher phone number for Keralup 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 Keralup. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Keralup?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Keralup. 21 catcher businesses in this directory list Keralup inside their service area. The closest base is South-West Reptile Removals in Serpentine, about 10 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Keralup?
6 species have mapped ranges reaching Keralup, including Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite and 2 more. Five of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite 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 Western Australia?
No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.
What if someone is bitten in Keralup?
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 Keralup for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Keralup include Peel Health Campus (about 13 km), Rockingham General Hospital (about 17 km) and Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital (about 38 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
- Karnup, WA 6176 (5 km)
- Stake Hill, WA 6210 (5 km)
- Golden Bay, WA 6174 (7 km)
- Stake Hill, WA 6181 (7 km)
- Lakelands, WA 6210 (8 km)
- Lakelands, WA 6180 (8 km)
- Secret Harbour, WA 6173 (8 km)
- Singleton, WA 6175 (8 km)
- Nambeelup, WA 6207 (8 km)
- Madora Bay, WA 6210 (9 km)
- Parklands, WA 6180 (10 km)
- Parklands, WA 6210 (10 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.