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Australian directory / Western Australia - Outback (North)

Snake catchers in Ord River, WA 6770

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Ord River to their listed service area.

Snakes around Ord River

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

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)

    Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.

    Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.

  • Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)

    Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.

    Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.

  • Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii)

    Olive to brown with ridged scales and irregular dark flecks.

    One of the few Australian animals that can eat cane toads.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Ord River?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Ord River?

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

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Ord River, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Brown tree snake and Keelback. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Non-venomous species such as the keelback 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 Western Australia?

No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.

What if someone is bitten in Ord River?

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.