Snake catchers in Lake Wellington, VIC 3851
1 catcher business in this directory lists Lake Wellington inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 40 km away.
Catchers serving Lake Wellington
- Lorna K, based in Bairnsdale (about 40 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Lake Wellington. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Richard Copeland, Baw Baw (about 113 km)
- Michael Gibson, Bright (about 127 km)
- Tom Nicholson, Bright (about 127 km)
Snakes around Lake Wellington
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Latrobe - Gippsland. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
No species have been mapped to this locality yet.
Snake bite help in Lake Wellington
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Lake Wellington include Central Gippsland Health Service [Sale] (about 21 km), Central Gippsland Health Service [Maffra] (about 33 km) and Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (about 39 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 Lake Wellington?
The snake catcher phone number for Lake Wellington 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 Lake Wellington. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Lake Wellington?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lake Wellington. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Lake Wellington inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 40 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Lake Wellington?
No species ranges have been mapped to Lake Wellington yet. Browse the Australian snake guide for species found in the wider region.
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 Lake Wellington?
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 Lake Wellington for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Lake Wellington include Central Gippsland Health Service [Sale] (about 21 km), Central Gippsland Health Service [Maffra] (about 33 km) and Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (about 39 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
- Perry Bridge, VIC 3862 (11 km)
- Meerlieu, VIC 3862 (11 km)
- Seacombe, VIC 3851 (11 km)
- Dutson Downs, VIC 3851 (13 km)
- The Heart, VIC 3851 (13 km)
- Dutson, VIC 3851 (13 km)
- Hollands Landing, VIC 3862 (13 km)
- Hollands Landing, VIC 3875 (13 km)
- Paradise Beach, VIC 3851 (14 km)
- East Sale, VIC 3852 (16 km)
- Clydebank, VIC 3851 (16 km)
- Golden Beach, VIC 3851 (16 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.