Snake catchers in Landsborough West, VIC 3384
1 catcher business in this directory lists Landsborough West inside its service area. The closest base is Hodgsons Snakes in Ballarat, about 94 km away.
Catchers serving Landsborough West
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 94 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Landsborough West. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 112 km)
- Snake Snatchers, Bendigo (about 112 km)
- TZR Reptiles and Wildlife, Bendigo (about 112 km)
Snakes around Landsborough West
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for North West. 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
Snake bite help in Landsborough West
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Landsborough West include Stawell Regional Health (about 25 km), East Grampians Health Service [Ararat] (about 31 km) and East Wimmera Health Service [St Arnaud] (about 48 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 Landsborough West?
The snake catcher phone number for Landsborough West 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 Landsborough West. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Landsborough West?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Landsborough West. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Landsborough West inside its service area. The closest base is Hodgsons Snakes in Ballarat, about 94 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Landsborough West?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Landsborough West, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 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 Landsborough West?
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 Landsborough West for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Landsborough West include Stawell Regional Health (about 25 km), East Grampians Health Service [Ararat] (about 31 km) and East Wimmera Health Service [St Arnaud] (about 48 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
- Joel South, VIC 3384 (4 km)
- Joel South, VIC 3381 (4 km)
- Joel Joel, VIC 3384 (5 km)
- Joel Joel, VIC 3381 (5 km)
- Shays Flat, VIC 3377 (5 km)
- Shays Flat, VIC 3384 (5 km)
- Landsborough, VIC 3384 (7 km)
- Tulkara, VIC 3384 (7 km)
- Tulkara, VIC 3478 (7 km)
- Wattle Creek, VIC 3384 (9 km)
- Frenchmans, VIC 3384 (12 km)
- Navarre, VIC 3384 (14 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.