Snake catchers in Oodnadatta, SA 5734

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Oodnadatta?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Oodnadatta?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Oodnadatta. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Oodnadatta 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 Oodnadatta?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Oodnadatta, 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 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 Oodnadatta?

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.