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Snake catchers in Point Lowly North, SA 5601

The nearest listed snake catcher to Point Lowly North is Barossa Reptile Service in Nuriootpa, about 200 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Point Lowly North, 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 Point Lowly North. Call to check whether they travel this far.

Snakes around Point Lowly North

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - Outback. 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.

  • 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.

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)

    Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.

    Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Point Lowly North

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Point Lowly North include Whyalla Hospital and Health Services (about 20 km) and Port Pirie Regional Health Service (about 30 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 Lowly North?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Point Lowly North?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Point Lowly North. The nearest listed snake catcher to Point Lowly North is Barossa Reptile Service in Nuriootpa, about 200 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Point Lowly North, 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 Point Lowly North?

7 species have mapped ranges reaching Point Lowly North, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and 3 more. Five of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) 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 South Australia?

Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Lowly North?

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 Lowly North for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Point Lowly North include Whyalla Hospital and Health Services (about 20 km) and Port Pirie Regional Health Service (about 30 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.