Snake catchers in Orford, VIC 3284
The nearest listed snake catcher to Orford is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 68 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Orford, 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 Orford. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- South West Snake Relocation, Terang (about 68 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, Colac (about 128 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, Ballarat (about 167 km)
Snakes around Orford
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Warrnambool and South West. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
No species have been mapped to this locality yet.
Snake bite help in Orford
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Orford include Moyne Health Services [Port Fairy] (about 22 km), South West Healthcare [Warrnambool] (about 36 km) and Western District Health Service [Penshurst] (about 38 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 Orford?
The snake catcher phone number for Orford 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 Orford. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Orford?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Orford. The nearest listed snake catcher to Orford is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 68 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Orford, 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 Orford?
No species ranges have been mapped to Orford yet. Browse the Australian snake guide for species found in the wider region.
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 Orford?
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 Orford for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Orford include Moyne Health Services [Port Fairy] (about 22 km), South West Healthcare [Warrnambool] (about 36 km) and Western District Health Service [Penshurst] (about 38 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
- St Helens, VIC 3285 (8 km)
- Willatook, VIC 3283 (10 km)
- Tarrone, VIC 3283 (10 km)
- Broadwater, VIC 3301 (11 km)
- Yambuk, VIC 3285 (14 km)
- Bessiebelle, VIC 3304 (15 km)
- Toolong, VIC 3285 (15 km)
- Warrong, VIC 3283 (16 km)
- Codrington, VIC 3285 (18 km)
- Kirkstall, VIC 3283 (18 km)
- Rosebrook, VIC 3285 (20 km)
- Crossley, VIC 3283 (21 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.