Snake catchers in Point Lonsdale, VIC 3225
8 catcher businesses in this directory list Point Lonsdale inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Victoria in Mornington, about 40 km away.
Catchers serving Point Lonsdale
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 40 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 40 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 44 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 52 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 55 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 70 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 89 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 102 km)
Snakes around Point Lonsdale
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Geelong. 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.
Snake bite help in Point Lonsdale
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Point Lonsdale include University Hospital Geelong (about 25 km), Rosebud Hospital (about 26 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 45 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 Point Lonsdale?
The snake catcher phone number for Point Lonsdale 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 Point Lonsdale. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Point Lonsdale?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Point Lonsdale. 8 catcher businesses in this directory list Point Lonsdale inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Victoria in Mornington, about 40 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Point Lonsdale?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Point Lonsdale, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: Tiger snake. 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 Point Lonsdale?
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 Point Lonsdale for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Point Lonsdale include University Hospital Geelong (about 25 km), Rosebud Hospital (about 26 km) and Werribee Mercy Hospital (about 45 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
- Queenscliff, VIC 3225 (3 km)
- Ocean Grove, VIC 3226 (6 km)
- Marcus Hill, VIC 3222 (6 km)
- Swan Bay, VIC 3225 (8 km)
- Mannerim, VIC 3222 (8 km)
- Swan Island, VIC 3225 (8 km)
- Barwon Heads, VIC 3227 (10 km)
- Wallington, VIC 3222 (10 km)
- Wallington, VIC 3221 (10 km)
- Portsea, VIC 3944 (11 km)
- Drysdale, VIC 3222 (11 km)
- Connewarre, VIC 3227 (12 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.