Snake catchers in Lyndhurst, SA 5731
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Lyndhurst to their listed service area.
Snakes around Lyndhurst
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.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Lyndhurst?
The snake catcher phone number for Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Lyndhurst?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lyndhurst. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst?
3 species have mapped ranges reaching Lyndhurst, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Yellow-faced whip snake. 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 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 Lyndhurst?
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
- Myrtle Springs, SA 5731 (12 km)
- Leigh Creek Station, SA 5731 (17 km)
- Copley, SA 5732 (22 km)
- Farina, SA 5733 (27 km)
- Farina Station, SA 5731 (27 km)
- Leigh Creek, SA 5731 (33 km)
- Burr Well, SA 5732 (33 km)
- North Moolooloo, SA 5732 (42 km)
- Mount Serle, SA 5732 (43 km)
- Puttapa, SA 5730 (47 km)
- Witchelina, SA 5731 (48 km)
- Manners Well, SA 5732 (50 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.