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Snake catchers in Merilup, WA 6352

The nearest listed snake catcher to Merilup is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 116 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Merilup, 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 Merilup. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Mark Nicholas, Cuballing (about 116 km)
  • Phill, Collie (about 186 km)
  • Sam, Collie (about 186 km)

Snakes around Merilup

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Wheat Belt. 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.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Merilup

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Merilup include Lake Grace Hospital (about 33 km) and Dumbleyung Memorial Hospital (about 43 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 Merilup?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Merilup?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Merilup. The nearest listed snake catcher to Merilup is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 116 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Merilup, 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 Merilup?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Merilup, including Tiger snake, Dugite and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Dugite. 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 Merilup?

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 Merilup for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Merilup include Lake Grace Hospital (about 33 km) and Dumbleyung Memorial Hospital (about 43 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

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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.