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Snake catchers in Orchid Beach, QLD 4581

1 catcher business in this directory lists Orchid Beach inside its service area. The closest base is Wide Bay Fauna Solutions in Hervey Bay, about 68 km away.

Catchers serving Orchid Beach

  • Wide Bay Fauna Solutions, based in Hervey Bay (about 68 km)

Nearest listed catchers

These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Orchid Beach. Call to check whether they travel this far.

Snakes around Orchid Beach

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Wide Bay. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Spotted python (Antaresia maculosa)

    Small python with dark brown blotches on a pale background.

    Rarely longer than a metre and a half.

  • Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)

    Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.

    Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Orchid Beach?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Orchid Beach?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Orchid Beach. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Orchid Beach inside its service area. The closest base is Wide Bay Fauna Solutions in Hervey Bay, about 68 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Orchid Beach?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Orchid Beach, including Red-bellied black snake, Eastern small-eyed snake, Spotted python and Common tree snake. None of the mapped species is in the dangerously venomous group, but any snake bite still needs medical care. Non-venomous species such as the spotted python are also found here. 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Orchid Beach?

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.

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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.