Snake catchers in Menindee, NSW 2879
The nearest listed snake catcher to Menindee is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 128 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Menindee, 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 Menindee. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Bradley Bowes, Curlwaa (about 128 km)
- Ash McInnes, Broken Hill (about 249 km)
Snakes around Menindee
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Far West and Orana. 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.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Menindee
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Menindee include Menindee Health Service (under 1 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 Menindee?
The snake catcher phone number for Menindee 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 Menindee. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Menindee?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Menindee. The nearest listed snake catcher to Menindee is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 128 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Menindee, 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 Menindee?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Menindee, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Yellow-faced whip snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, 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 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 Menindee?
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 Menindee for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Menindee include Menindee Health Service (under 1 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
- Copi Hollow, NSW 2879 (16 km)
- Sunset Strip, NSW 2879 (18 km)
- Kinalung, NSW 2880 (57 km)
- Little Topar, NSW 2880 (71 km)
- Moorara, NSW 2648 (74 km)
- Stephens Creek, NSW 2880 (83 km)
- Mount Gipps, NSW 2880 (95 km)
- Scotia, NSW 2648 (98 km)
- Broken Hill, NSW 2880 (103 km)
- Broken Hill North, NSW 2880 (103 km)
- Broken Hill West, NSW 2880 (103 km)
- South Broken Hill, NSW 2880 (103 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.