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Snake catchers in Netherby, VIC 3418

The nearest listed snake catcher to Netherby is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 244 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Netherby, 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 Netherby. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 244 km)
  • Snake Snatchers, Bendigo (about 244 km)
  • TZR Reptiles and Wildlife, Bendigo (about 244 km)

Snakes around Netherby

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.

Snake bite help in Netherby

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Netherby include West Wimmera Health Service [Nhill] (about 21 km), West Wimmera Health Service [Jeparit] (about 29 km) and West Wimmera Health Service [Rainbow] (about 40 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 Netherby?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Netherby?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Netherby. The nearest listed snake catcher to Netherby is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 244 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Netherby, 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 Netherby?

1 species has a mapped range reaching Netherby, including Eastern brown snake. It is dangerously venomous: Eastern brown 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 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 Netherby?

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 Netherby for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Netherby include West Wimmera Health Service [Nhill] (about 21 km), West Wimmera Health Service [Jeparit] (about 29 km) and West Wimmera Health Service [Rainbow] (about 40 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.