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Snake catchers in Kirton Point, SA 5606

The nearest listed snake catcher to Kirton Point is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 242 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Kirton Point, 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 Kirton Point. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Julian Craig, Yankalilla (about 242 km)
  • South Adelaide Snake Catchers, Seaford (about 243 km)
  • SA Snake Catchers and SA Feral Pest and Fauna Relocation, Plympton Park (about 246 km)

Snakes around Kirton Point

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.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Kirton Point

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Kirton Point include Port Lincoln Health Service (about 3 km) and Tumby Bay Hospital and Health Services (about 44 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 Kirton Point?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Kirton Point?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Kirton Point. The nearest listed snake catcher to Kirton Point is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 242 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Kirton Point, 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 Kirton Point?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Kirton Point, including Tiger snake and Common death adder. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Common death adder. 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 Kirton Point?

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 Kirton Point for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Kirton Point include Port Lincoln Health Service (about 3 km) and Tumby Bay Hospital and Health Services (about 44 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.