Snake catchers in Oakleigh, VIC 3166
14 catcher businesses in this directory list Oakleigh inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 7 km away.
Catchers serving Oakleigh
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 7 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 7 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 17 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 17 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 22 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 28 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 30 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 31 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 37 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 37 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 41 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 41 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 64 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 114 km)
Snakes around Oakleigh
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - 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.
- 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.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
Snake bite help in Oakleigh
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Oakleigh include Victorian Heart Hospital (about 4 km), Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 7 km) and Sandringham Hospital (about 10 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 Oakleigh?
The snake catcher phone number for Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Oakleigh?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Oakleigh. 14 catcher businesses in this directory list Oakleigh inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 7 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Oakleigh?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Oakleigh, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. 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 Oakleigh?
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 Oakleigh for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Oakleigh include Victorian Heart Hospital (about 4 km), Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 7 km) and Sandringham Hospital (about 10 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
- Hughesdale, VIC 3166 (under 1 km)
- Holmesglen, VIC 3148 (2 km)
- Chadstone Centre, VIC 3148 (2 km)
- Huntingdale, VIC 3166 (2 km)
- Murrumbeena, VIC 3163 (2 km)
- Chadstone, VIC 3148 (2 km)
- Oakleigh South, VIC 3167 (2 km)
- Oakleigh East, VIC 3166 (3 km)
- Coatesville, VIC 3165 (3 km)
- Bentleigh East, VIC 3165 (3 km)
- Carnegie, VIC 3163 (3 km)
- Jordanville, VIC 3148 (3 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.