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Snake catchers in Muntadgin, WA 6420

The nearest listed snake catcher to Muntadgin is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 178 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Muntadgin, 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 Muntadgin. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Mark Nicholas, Cuballing (about 178 km)
  • Brian Bush, Mundaring (about 216 km)
  • Perth Hills Reptile Removal, Bickley (about 225 km)

Snakes around Muntadgin

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Wheat Belt. 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.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • 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 Muntadgin

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Muntadgin include Narembeen Memorial Hospital (about 37 km), Merredin Hospital (about 41 km) and Bruce Rock Memorial Hospital (about 41 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 Muntadgin?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Muntadgin?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Muntadgin. The nearest listed snake catcher to Muntadgin is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 178 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Muntadgin, 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 Muntadgin?

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

No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.

What if someone is bitten in Muntadgin?

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 Muntadgin for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Muntadgin include Narembeen Memorial Hospital (about 37 km), Merredin Hospital (about 41 km) and Bruce Rock Memorial Hospital (about 41 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

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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.