Snake catchers in Merricks Beach, VIC 3926
7 catcher businesses in this directory list Merricks Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Mr Slytherin in Tyabb, about 17 km away.
Catchers serving Merricks Beach
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 17 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 19 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 19 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 33 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 34 km)
- Snakes Be Gone, based in Pioneer Bay (about 39 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 39 km)
Snakes around Merricks Beach
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Mornington Peninsula. 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.
- 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Merricks Beach
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Merricks Beach include Rosebud Hospital (about 20 km), Frankston Hospital (about 28 km) and Casey Hospital (about 45 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 Merricks Beach?
The snake catcher phone number for Merricks Beach 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 Merricks Beach. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Merricks Beach?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Merricks Beach. 7 catcher businesses in this directory list Merricks Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Mr Slytherin in Tyabb, about 17 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Merricks Beach?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Merricks Beach, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Merricks Beach?
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 Merricks Beach for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Merricks Beach include Rosebud Hospital (about 20 km), Frankston Hospital (about 28 km) and Casey Hospital (about 45 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
- Balnarring Beach, VIC 3926 (2 km)
- Merricks, VIC 3916 (2 km)
- Balnarring, VIC 3926 (3 km)
- Point Leo, VIC 3916 (4 km)
- Somers, VIC 3927 (6 km)
- Merricks North, VIC 3926 (6 km)
- Shoreham, VIC 3916 (6 km)
- Red Hill South, VIC 3937 (7 km)
- Bittern, VIC 3918 (9 km)
- Flinders Naval Depot, VIC 3920 (9 km)
- Hmas Cerberus, VIC 3920 (9 km)
- Red Hill, VIC 3937 (9 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.