Snake catchers in Lake Wells, WA 6440

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Lake Wells?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Lake Wells?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lake Wells. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Lake Wells to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Lake Wells?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Lake Wells, including Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Lake Wells?

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.