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Australian directory / Central Queensland

Snake catchers in Minerva, QLD 4722

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Minerva to their listed service area.

Snakes around Minerva

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Central Queensland. 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.

  • 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.

  • Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)

    Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.

    Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)

    Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.

    Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.

  • Spotted python (Antaresia maculosa)

    Small python with dark brown blotches on a pale background.

    Rarely longer than a metre and a half.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Minerva?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Minerva?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Minerva. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Minerva to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Minerva?

7 species have mapped ranges reaching Minerva, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Common death adder, Yellow-faced whip snake and 3 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Common death adder. Non-venomous species such as the spotted 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Minerva?

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.