Snake catchers in Oxley, NSW 2711
The nearest listed snake catcher to Oxley is Richard Wilson in Griffith, about 167 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Oxley, 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 Oxley. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Richard Wilson, Griffith (about 167 km)
- Bradley Bowes, Curlwaa (about 219 km)
- MURRUMBIDGEE REPTILE RESCUE, Narrandera (about 232 km)
Snakes around Oxley
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Murray. 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.
- 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.
- 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 questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Oxley?
The snake catcher phone number for Oxley 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 Oxley. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Oxley?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Oxley. The nearest listed snake catcher to Oxley is Richard Wilson in Griffith, about 167 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Oxley, 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 Oxley?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Oxley, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Common death adder, Yellow-faced whip snake and 1 more. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown 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 Oxley?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Maude, NSW 2711 (36 km)
- Corrong, NSW 2711 (38 km)
- Waugorah, NSW 2711 (44 km)
- Penarie, NSW 2715 (51 km)
- Hatfield, NSW 2715 (63 km)
- Keri Keri, NSW 2711 (65 km)
- Balranald, NSW 2715 (70 km)
- Yanga, NSW 2711 (70 km)
- Hay, NSW 2711 (76 km)
- Hay South, NSW 2711 (77 km)
- Clare, NSW 2711 (78 km)
- Booligal, NSW 2711 (80 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.