Snake catchers in Pingrup, WA 6343
The nearest listed snake catcher to Pingrup is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 182 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Pingrup, 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 Pingrup. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Mark Nicholas, Cuballing (about 182 km)
- Get Fanged, Orana (about 186 km)
- Phill, Collie (about 247 km)
Snakes around Pingrup
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Wheat Belt. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
- Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)
Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.
Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.
- 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 Pingrup?
The snake catcher phone number for Pingrup 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 Pingrup. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Pingrup?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Pingrup. The nearest listed snake catcher to Pingrup is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 182 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Pingrup, 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 Pingrup?
3 species have mapped ranges reaching Pingrup, including Tiger snake, Dugite and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake 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 Pingrup?
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
- Mallee Hill, WA 6353 (39 km)
- South Newdegate, WA 6355 (40 km)
- Mills Lake, WA 6336 (44 km)
- Jerramungup, WA 6337 (45 km)
- Needilup, WA 6336 (46 km)
- Jacup, WA 6337 (47 km)
- South Lake Grace, WA 6353 (49 km)
- West Fitzgerald, WA 6337 (52 km)
- Newdegate, WA 6355 (52 km)
- Ongerup, WA 6336 (58 km)
- Fitzgerald, WA 6337 (60 km)
- Beenong, WA 6353 (60 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.