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Snake catchers in Lexia, WA 6065

12 catcher businesses in this directory list Lexia inside their service area. The closest base is Wrangler Wayne in Girrawheen, about 9 km away.

Catchers serving Lexia

  • Wrangler Wayne, based in Girrawheen (about 9 km)
  • Snake Catcher’s, based in Greenmount (about 13 km)
  • Tessa’s Reptile Relocations, based in Beldon (about 15 km)
  • Dave Ewens, based in Joondalup (about 15 km)
  • Jay Exotic, based in Perth (about 20 km)
  • Slithers & Slides, based in Perth (about 20 km)
  • Coastal Reptile Removers, based in Scarborough (about 20 km)
  • Sam Purton, based in Clarkson (about 21 km)
  • Cliff’s snake and reptile relocation, based in Hamilton Hill (about 36 km)
  • Amy Wild Adventures, based in South Lake (about 40 km)
  • Brian Bush, based in Mundaring (about 40 km)
  • Perth Hills Reptile Removal, based in Bickley (about 46 km)

Snakes around Lexia

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Perth - North West. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • 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.

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • 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.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Lexia

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Lexia include Joondalup Health Campus (Public) (about 14 km), St John of God Midland Public Hospital (about 16 km) and Royal Perth Hospital Wellington Street Campus (about 20 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 Lexia?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Lexia?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lexia. 12 catcher businesses in this directory list Lexia inside their service area. The closest base is Wrangler Wayne in Girrawheen, about 9 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Lexia?

6 species have mapped ranges reaching Lexia, including Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite and 2 more. Five of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite 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 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 Lexia?

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 Lexia for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Lexia include Joondalup Health Campus (Public) (about 14 km), St John of God Midland Public Hospital (about 16 km) and Royal Perth Hospital Wellington Street Campus (about 20 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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Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.