Loading 18004SNAKE
18004SNAKE
Australian directory / South Australia - Outback

Snake catchers in Polda, SA 5670

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Polda to their listed service area.

Snakes around Polda

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • 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.

  • 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 Polda?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Polda?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Polda. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Polda to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Polda?

5 species have mapped ranges reaching Polda, including Tiger snake, Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite, Common death adder and 1 more. Four of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite 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 Polda?

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

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.