Snake catchers in Marcus Hill, VIC 3222
6 catcher businesses in this directory list Marcus Hill inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 39 km away.
Catchers serving Marcus Hill
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 39 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 55 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 55 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 64 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 87 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 96 km)
Snakes around Marcus Hill
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Geelong. 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.
Snake bite help in Marcus Hill
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Marcus Hill include University Hospital Geelong (about 20 km), Rosebud Hospital (about 31 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 40 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 Marcus Hill?
The snake catcher phone number for Marcus Hill 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 Marcus Hill. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Marcus Hill?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Marcus Hill. 6 catcher businesses in this directory list Marcus Hill inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 39 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Marcus Hill?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Marcus Hill, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: Tiger snake. 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 Victoria?
Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria 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 Marcus Hill?
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 Marcus Hill for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Marcus Hill include University Hospital Geelong (about 20 km), Rosebud Hospital (about 31 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 40 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
- Mannerim, VIC 3222 (2 km)
- Ocean Grove, VIC 3226 (4 km)
- Wallington, VIC 3222 (5 km)
- Wallington, VIC 3221 (5 km)
- Point Lonsdale, VIC 3225 (6 km)
- Drysdale, VIC 3222 (7 km)
- Queenscliff, VIC 3225 (7 km)
- Swan Bay, VIC 3225 (7 km)
- Curlewis, VIC 3222 (7 km)
- Barwon Heads, VIC 3227 (8 km)
- Clifton Springs, VIC 3222 (9 km)
- Leopold, VIC 3224 (10 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.