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Australian directory / Queensland - Outback

Snake catchers in Mckinlay, QLD 4823

The nearest listed snake catcher to Mckinlay is Mark Johnston in Mount Isa, about 191 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Mckinlay, 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 Mckinlay. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Mark Johnston, Mount Isa (about 191 km)
  • Rick Leeman, Mount Isa (about 191 km)

Snakes around Mckinlay

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

  • Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

    Slender and quick. Colour runs from pale tan to dark brown, and young ones can have dark bands.

    Responsible for more serious bites in Australia than any other snake. Give it plenty of room.

  • 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.

  • Collett's black snake (Pseudechis colletti)

    A robust snake with a broad, blunt head. Dark brown to black with irregular salmon-pink or reddish patches and a cream to yellow-orange belly.

    Also known as Collett's snake or the Downs tiger snake, but it is a black snake relative. Highly venomous: keep your distance and call 000 for a suspected bite.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Mckinlay?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Mckinlay?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Mckinlay. The nearest listed snake catcher to Mckinlay is Mark Johnston in Mount Isa, about 191 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Mckinlay, 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 Mckinlay?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Mckinlay, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Collett's black snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Collett's black 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Mckinlay?

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.