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Australian directory / Warrnambool and South West

Snake catchers in Pirron Yallock, VIC 3249

3 catcher businesses in this directory list Pirron Yallock inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Colac in Colac, about 14 km away.

Catchers serving Pirron Yallock

Snakes around Pirron Yallock

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.

  • 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.

  • Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)

    Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.

    Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.

Snake bite help in Pirron Yallock

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Pirron Yallock include Colac Area Health (about 14 km), South West Healthcare [Camperdown] (about 28 km) and Timboon & District Healthcare Service (about 42 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 Pirron Yallock?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Pirron Yallock?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Pirron Yallock. 3 catcher businesses in this directory list Pirron Yallock inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Colac in Colac, about 14 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Pirron Yallock?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Pirron Yallock, including Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 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 Pirron Yallock?

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 Pirron Yallock for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Pirron Yallock include Colac Area Health (about 14 km), South West Healthcare [Camperdown] (about 28 km) and Timboon & District Healthcare Service (about 42 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.

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Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.