Snake catchers in Portsea, VIC 3944
9 catcher businesses in this directory list Portsea inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Victoria in Mornington, about 31 km away.
Catchers serving Portsea
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 31 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 31 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 42 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 49 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 49 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 55 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 77 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 99 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 112 km)
Snakes around Portsea
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Mornington Peninsula. 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 Portsea
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Portsea include Rosebud Hospital (about 16 km), University Hospital Geelong (about 36 km) and Frankston Hospital (about 41 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 Portsea?
The snake catcher phone number for Portsea 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 Portsea. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Portsea?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Portsea. 9 catcher businesses in this directory list Portsea inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Victoria in Mornington, about 31 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Portsea?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Portsea, 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 Portsea?
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 Portsea for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Portsea include Rosebud Hospital (about 16 km), University Hospital Geelong (about 36 km) and Frankston Hospital (about 41 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
- Sorrento, VIC 3943 (4 km)
- Blairgowrie, VIC 3942 (7 km)
- Swan Island, VIC 3225 (8 km)
- Queenscliff, VIC 3225 (9 km)
- Point Lonsdale, VIC 3225 (11 km)
- Swan Bay, VIC 3225 (12 km)
- Rye, VIC 3941 (13 km)
- Tootgarook, VIC 3941 (13 km)
- St Andrews Beach, VIC 3941 (15 km)
- Capel Sound, VIC 3940 (16 km)
- Rosebud West, VIC 3940 (16 km)
- Marcus Hill, VIC 3222 (16 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.