Snake catchers in Noradjuha, VIC 3401
The nearest listed snake catcher to Noradjuha is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 176 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Noradjuha, 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 Noradjuha. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- South West Snake Relocation, Terang (about 176 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, Ballarat (about 186 km)
- Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 206 km)
Snakes around Noradjuha
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.
- 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
Snake bite help in Noradjuha
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Noradjuha include Wimmera Base Hospital [Horsham] (about 25 km) and Dimboola District Hospital (about 44 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 Noradjuha?
The snake catcher phone number for Noradjuha 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 Noradjuha. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Noradjuha?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Noradjuha. The nearest listed snake catcher to Noradjuha is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 176 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Noradjuha, 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 Noradjuha?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Noradjuha, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Noradjuha?
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 Noradjuha for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Noradjuha include Wimmera Base Hospital [Horsham] (about 25 km) and Dimboola District Hospital (about 44 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
- Noradjuha, VIC 3409 (under 1 km)
- Lower Norton, VIC 3401 (7 km)
- Jallumba, VIC 3401 (10 km)
- Natimuk, VIC 3409 (11 km)
- Clear Lake, VIC 3409 (12 km)
- Clear Lake, VIC 3401 (12 km)
- Quantong, VIC 3401 (12 km)
- Nurrabiel, VIC 3401 (13 km)
- Connangorach, VIC 3401 (14 km)
- Tooan, VIC 3409 (16 km)
- Tooan, VIC 3401 (16 km)
- Vectis, VIC 3401 (16 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.