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Snake catchers in North Shields, SA 5607

The nearest listed snake catcher to North Shields is South Adelaide Snake Catchers in Seaford, about 248 km away. Their listed service area stops short of North Shields, 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 North Shields. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • South Adelaide Snake Catchers, Seaford (about 248 km)
  • Julian Craig, Yankalilla (about 248 km)
  • SA Snake Catchers and SA Feral Pest and Fauna Relocation, Plympton Park (about 250 km)

Snakes around North Shields

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - Outback. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • 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.

  • Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)

    Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.

    Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.

Snake bite help in North Shields

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near North Shields include Port Lincoln Health Service (about 9 km), Tumby Bay Hospital and Health Services (about 38 km) and Cummins and District Memorial Hospital (about 43 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 North Shields?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in North Shields?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers North Shields. The nearest listed snake catcher to North Shields is South Adelaide Snake Catchers in Seaford, about 248 km away. Their listed service area stops short of North Shields, 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 North Shields?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching North Shields, including Tiger snake and Common death adder. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Common death adder. 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 North Shields?

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 North Shields for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near North Shields include Port Lincoln Health Service (about 9 km), Tumby Bay Hospital and Health Services (about 38 km) and Cummins and District Memorial Hospital (about 43 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.