Snake catchers in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles, WA 0872
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Ngaanyatjarra-Giles to their listed service area.
Snakes around Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (South). 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.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Ngaanyatjarra-Giles?
The snake catcher phone number for Ngaanyatjarra-Giles 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 Ngaanyatjarra-Giles. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Ngaanyatjarra-Giles. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Ngaanyatjarra-Giles 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 Ngaanyatjarra-Giles?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Ngaanyatjarra-Giles, including Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Ngaanyatjarra-Giles?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Warakurna, WA 0872 (7 km)
- Docker River, NT 0872 (81 km)
- Kaltukatjara, NT 0872 (81 km)
- Tjukurla, WA 0872 (89 km)
- Wingellina, WA 0872 (128 km)
- Gibson Desert South, WA 0872 (139 km)
- Kalka, SA 0872 (145 km)
- Pipalyatjara, SA 0872 (150 km)
- Patjarr, WA 0872 (207 km)
- Warburton, WA 6431 (211 km)
- Kanpi, SA 0872 (219 km)
- Murputja, SA 0872 (224 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.