Snake catchers in Korunye, SA 5502
4 catcher businesses in this directory list Korunye inside their service area. The closest base is Northside Elapids - Snake Catcher in Parafield Gardens, about 28 km away.
Catchers serving Korunye
- Northside Elapids - Snake Catcher, based in Parafield Gardens (about 28 km)
- Geoff Coombe's Living with Wildlife, based in Lyndoch (about 39 km)
- O-Wen U Want It Caught, based in North Adelaide (about 41 km)
- Snake Catchers Adelaide, based in Adelaide (about 43 km)
Snakes around Korunye
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Barossa - Yorke - Mid North. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Korunye
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Korunye include Gawler Health Service (about 25 km), Lyell McEwin Hospital (about 27 km) and St Margaret's Hospital (about 33 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 Korunye?
The snake catcher phone number for Korunye 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 Korunye. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Korunye?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Korunye. 4 catcher businesses in this directory list Korunye inside their service area. The closest base is Northside Elapids - Snake Catcher in Parafield Gardens, about 28 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Korunye?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Korunye, including Eastern brown snake, Western brown snake (gwardar), Common death adder and Yellow-faced whip snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Western brown snake (gwardar) 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 Korunye?
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 Korunye for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Korunye include Gawler Health Service (about 25 km), Lyell McEwin Hospital (about 27 km) and St Margaret's Hospital (about 33 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
- Lower Light, SA 5501 (3 km)
- Middle Beach, SA 5501 (3 km)
- Two Wells, SA 5501 (4 km)
- Redbanks, SA 5502 (8 km)
- Dublin, SA 5501 (11 km)
- Port Gawler, SA 5501 (11 km)
- Buckland Park, SA 5120 (11 km)
- Riverlea Park, SA 5120 (11 km)
- Lewiston, SA 5501 (11 km)
- Reeves Plains, SA 5502 (11 km)
- Mallala, SA 5502 (13 km)
- Fischer, SA 5502 (13 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.