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Snake catchers in Merrinee, VIC 3496

The nearest listed snake catcher to Merrinee is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 104 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Merrinee, 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 Merrinee. Call to check whether they travel this far.

Snakes around Merrinee

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.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Merrinee

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Merrinee include Wentworth Hospital (about 37 km) and Mildura Base Hospital (about 46 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 Merrinee?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Merrinee?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Merrinee. The nearest listed snake catcher to Merrinee is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 104 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Merrinee, 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 Merrinee?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Merrinee, including Eastern brown snake, Yellow-faced whip snake and Carpet python. One of them is dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake. 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 Merrinee?

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 Merrinee for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Merrinee include Wentworth Hospital (about 37 km) and Mildura Base Hospital (about 46 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.

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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.