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Snake catchers in Merty Merty, SA 5731

The nearest listed snake catcher to Merty Merty is Ash McInnes in Broken Hill, about 250 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Merty Merty, 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 Merty Merty. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Ash McInnes, Broken Hill (about 250 km)

Snakes around Merty Merty

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - Outback. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)

    Pale fawn to dark brown, usually with a darker head and neck. Its colour can darken in winter and lighten in summer.

    Also called the fierce snake or small-scaled snake. Extremely venomous: keep well clear and call 000 for any suspected bite.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Merty Merty?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Merty Merty?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Merty Merty. The nearest listed snake catcher to Merty Merty is Ash McInnes in Broken Hill, about 250 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Merty Merty, 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 Merty Merty?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Merty Merty, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Carpet python and Inland taipan. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Inland taipan. 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 South Australia?

Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Merty Merty?

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.