Snake catchers in Myponga Beach, SA 5202
4 catcher businesses in this directory list Myponga Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 8 km away.
Catchers serving Myponga Beach
- Julian Craig, based in Yankalilla (about 8 km)
- South Adelaide Snake Catchers, based in Seaford (about 24 km)
- Snake Catchers Adelaide, based in Adelaide (about 55 km)
- O-Wen U Want It Caught, based in North Adelaide (about 56 km)
Snakes around Myponga Beach
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - South East. 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.
- Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
Glossy black on top with red or pink lower sides.
Shy and slow to bite, but the venom still needs hospital treatment.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Myponga Beach
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Myponga Beach include McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 24 km), South Coast District Hospital (about 30 km) and Noarlunga Hospital (about 30 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 Myponga Beach?
The snake catcher phone number for Myponga 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 Myponga Beach. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Myponga Beach?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Myponga Beach. 4 catcher businesses in this directory list Myponga Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 8 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Myponga Beach?
3 species have mapped ranges reaching Myponga Beach, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake and Tiger snake. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. 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 Myponga 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 Myponga Beach for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Myponga Beach include McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 24 km), South Coast District Hospital (about 30 km) and Noarlunga Hospital (about 30 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
- Wattle Flat, SA 5203 (4 km)
- Carrickalinga, SA 5204 (6 km)
- Normanville, SA 5204 (8 km)
- Yankalilla, SA 5203 (9 km)
- Myponga, SA 5202 (9 km)
- Sellicks Beach, SA 5174 (10 km)
- Silver Sands, SA 5173 (11 km)
- Bald Hills, SA 5203 (11 km)
- Inman Valley, SA 5211 (13 km)
- Sellicks Hill, SA 5174 (13 km)
- Aldinga Beach, SA 5173 (14 km)
- Hay Flat, SA 5204 (14 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.