Snake catchers in Pingaring, WA 6357

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Pingaring?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Pingaring?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Pingaring. The nearest listed snake catcher to Pingaring is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 159 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Pingaring, 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 Pingaring?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Pingaring, including Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Western brown snake (gwardar) and Dugite. 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 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 Pingaring?

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.