Snake catchers in Osterley, NSW 2324
10 catcher businesses in this directory list Osterley inside their service area. The closest base is Terrace Reptile Removal in Raymond Terrace, about 6 km away.
Catchers serving Osterley
- Terrace Reptile Removal, based in Raymond Terrace (about 6 km)
- Daniel Reardon, based in Maitland (about 15 km)
- Tumesy's Pest & Wildlife Management, based in Twelve Mile Creek (about 15 km)
- Stephanie Gilmour, based in Medowie (about 17 km)
- Newcastle Snake Control, based in West Wallsend (about 24 km)
- Tilligerry Reptile Relocation Services, based in Mallabula (about 29 km)
- Tinks Snake Relocations, based in Mallabula (about 29 km)
- Laurence Duggan, based in Greta (about 30 km)
- Snake Catcher Cody, based in Lower Belford (about 41 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 215 km)
Snakes around Osterley
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Hunter Valley exc Newcastle. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.
Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.
- Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)
Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.
Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.
- 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.
- 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.
- Carpet python (Morelia spilota)
Thick bodied with a blotched pattern in browns, creams and olive.
No venom, but a bite can still hurt. Great at keeping rats down.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Osterley
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Osterley include Maitland Hospital (about 15 km), Calvary Mater Newcastle (about 20 km) and John Hunter Hospital (about 22 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 Osterley?
The snake catcher phone number for Osterley 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 Osterley. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Osterley?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Osterley. 10 catcher businesses in this directory list Osterley inside their service area. The closest base is Terrace Reptile Removal in Raymond Terrace, about 6 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Osterley?
9 species have mapped ranges reaching Osterley, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 5 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Common death adder. Non-venomous species such as the carpet 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 New South Wales?
Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 Osterley?
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 Osterley for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Osterley include Maitland Hospital (about 15 km), Calvary Mater Newcastle (about 20 km) and John Hunter Hospital (about 22 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
- Duckenfield, NSW 2321 (2 km)
- Nelsons Plains, NSW 2324 (2 km)
- Brandy Hill, NSW 2324 (3 km)
- Millers Forest, NSW 2324 (4 km)
- Hinton, NSW 2321 (5 km)
- Berry Park, NSW 2321 (5 km)
- Wallalong, NSW 2320 (5 km)
- Phoenix Park, NSW 2321 (6 km)
- Morpeth, NSW 2321 (7 km)
- Seaham, NSW 2324 (7 km)
- Kings Hill, NSW 2324 (7 km)
- Chisholm, NSW 2322 (7 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.