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Snake catchers in Meringur, VIC 3496

The nearest listed snake catcher to Meringur is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 115 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Meringur, 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 Meringur. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Bradley Bowes, Curlwaa (about 115 km)
  • Barossa Reptile Service, Nuriootpa (about 215 km)
  • Geoff Coombe's Living with Wildlife, Lyndoch (about 225 km)

Snakes around Meringur

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for North West. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Meringur?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Meringur?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Meringur. The nearest listed snake catcher to Meringur is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 115 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Meringur, 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 Meringur?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Meringur, including Eastern brown snake, Western brown snake (gwardar), Yellow-faced whip snake and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 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 Meringur?

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.