Snake catchers in Little Douglas, SA 5607
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Little Douglas to their listed service area.
Snakes around Little Douglas
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Little Douglas
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Little Douglas include Cummins and District Memorial Hospital (about 44 km) and Port Lincoln Health Service (about 46 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 Little Douglas?
The snake catcher phone number for Little Douglas 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 Little Douglas. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Little Douglas?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Little Douglas. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Little Douglas 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 Little Douglas?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Little Douglas, including Tiger snake and Common death adder. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Common death adder. 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 Little Douglas?
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 Little Douglas for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Little Douglas include Cummins and District Memorial Hospital (about 44 km) and Port Lincoln Health Service (about 46 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
- Horse Peninsula, SA 5607 (under 1 km)
- Mount Dutton Bay, SA 5607 (4 km)
- Farm Beach, SA 5607 (6 km)
- Wangary, SA 5607 (8 km)
- Kellidie Bay, SA 5607 (8 km)
- Coffin Bay, SA 5607 (10 km)
- Warrow, SA 5607 (18 km)
- Coulta, SA 5607 (18 km)
- Wanilla, SA 5607 (26 km)
- Warunda, SA 5607 (27 km)
- Uley, SA 5607 (28 km)
- Edilillie, SA 5630 (28 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.