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Australian directory / Western Australia - Outback (South)

Snake catchers in Madura, WA 6443

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Madura to their listed service area.

Snakes around Madura

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (South). Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • 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.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Madura?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Madura?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Madura. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Madura 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 Madura?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Madura, including Dugite, Common death adder and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: 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 Madura?

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.

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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.