Snake catchers in Mellong, NSW 2756
6 catcher businesses in this directory list Mellong inside their service area. The closest base is Scott Rummary in Lithgow, about 34 km away.
Catchers serving Mellong
- Scott Rummary, based in Lithgow (about 34 km)
- The Reptile Bloke, based in Springwood (about 60 km)
- Wellsz Reptile Rescue, based in Ourimbah (about 66 km)
- Wild woofers snake catching, based in Bathurst (about 109 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 109 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 149 km)
Snakes around Mellong
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury. 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.
- Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
Glossy black on top with red or pink lower sides.
Shy and slow to bite, but the venom still needs hospital treatment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
- Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)
Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.
Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.
- 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 tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)
Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.
Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Mellong?
The snake catcher phone number for Mellong 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 Mellong. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Mellong?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Mellong. 6 catcher businesses in this directory list Mellong inside their service area. The closest base is Scott Rummary in Lithgow, about 34 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Mellong?
9 species have mapped ranges reaching Mellong, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 5 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake 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 New South Wales?
Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 Mellong?
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
- Womerah, NSW 2756 (14 km)
- Wirraba, NSW 2849 (17 km)
- Putty, NSW 2330 (23 km)
- Colo Heights, NSW 2756 (23 km)
- Moruben, NSW 2325 (23 km)
- Higher Macdonald, NSW 2775 (24 km)
- Yengo National Park, NSW 2325 (26 km)
- Upper Macdonald, NSW 2775 (26 km)
- Perrys Crossing, NSW 2775 (27 km)
- Yengo, NSW 2325 (27 km)
- Upper Colo, NSW 2756 (28 km)
- Garland Valley, NSW 2330 (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.