Snake catchers in Lindon, SA 5731
The nearest listed snake catcher to Lindon is Ash McInnes in Broken Hill, about 231 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Lindon, so call to check whether they travel this far.
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Lindon. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Ash McInnes, Broken Hill (about 231 km)
Snakes around Lindon
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - Outback. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)
Pale fawn to dark brown, usually with a darker head and neck. Its colour can darken in winter and lighten in summer.
Also called the fierce snake or small-scaled snake. Extremely venomous: keep well clear and call 000 for any suspected bite.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Lindon?
The snake catcher phone number for Lindon 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 Lindon. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Lindon?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lindon. The nearest listed snake catcher to Lindon is Ash McInnes in Broken Hill, about 231 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Lindon, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Lindon?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Lindon, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Yellow-faced whip snake and Inland taipan. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Inland taipan. 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 Lindon?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Coopers Creek, SA 5731 (55 km)
- Murnpeowie, SA 5731 (74 km)
- Moolawatana, SA 5732 (77 km)
- Moolawatana, SA 5731 (77 km)
- Bollards Lagoon, SA 5731 (78 km)
- Farina, SA 5731 (78 km)
- Merty Merty, SA 5731 (85 km)
- Cameron Corner, NSW 2880 (96 km)
- Mount Freeling, SA 5731 (107 km)
- Wooltana, SA 5732 (125 km)
- Quinyambie, SA 5440 (130 km)
- Umberatana, SA 5732 (137 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.