Snake catchers in Knights Hill, NSW 2577
8 catcher businesses in this directory list Knights Hill inside their service area. The closest base is Illawarra snake catcher in Albion Park, about 8 km away.
Catchers serving Knights Hill
- Illawarra snake catcher, based in Albion Park (about 8 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 27 km)
- Jarrad Prangell, based in Port Kembla (about 28 km)
- Campbelltown Snake Catcher, based in Leumeah (about 47 km)
- Reptile Relocation Sydney, Wollondilly snake catcher, camden snake catchers, based in Campbelltown (about 62 km)
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 161 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 162 km)
- Riverina Reptile Relocation, based in Temora (about 290 km)
Snakes around Knights Hill
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Illawarra. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Diamond python (Morelia spilota spilota)
Black with cream or yellow spots arranged in diamond-like rosettes.
A carpet python subspecies. Calm and slow moving.
- Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)
Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.
Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.
Snake bite help in Knights Hill
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Knights Hill include Shellharbour Hospital (about 15 km), Wollongong Hospital (about 28 km) and Bowral Hospital (about 29 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 Knights Hill?
The snake catcher phone number for Knights Hill 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 Knights Hill. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Knights Hill?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Knights Hill. 8 catcher businesses in this directory list Knights Hill inside their service area. The closest base is Illawarra snake catcher in Albion Park, about 8 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Knights Hill?
9 species have mapped ranges reaching Knights Hill, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 5 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake 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 New South Wales?
Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 Knights Hill?
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 Knights Hill for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Knights Hill include Shellharbour Hospital (about 15 km), Wollongong Hospital (about 28 km) and Bowral Hospital (about 29 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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- Budderoo, NSW 2535 (7 km)
- Calderwood, NSW 2527 (7 km)
- North Macquarie, NSW 2527 (7 km)
- Barren Grounds, NSW 2577 (8 km)
- Mount Murray, NSW 2577 (9 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.