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Snake catchers in Purnim West, VIC 3278

2 catcher businesses in this directory list Purnim West inside their service area. The closest base is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 31 km away.

Catchers serving Purnim West

Nearest listed catchers

These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Purnim West. Call to check whether they travel this far.

Snakes around Purnim West

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 Purnim West

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Purnim West include South West Healthcare [Warrnambool] (about 12 km), Moyne Health Services [Port Fairy] (about 30 km) and Terang & Mortlake Health Service [Terang] (about 31 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 Purnim West?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Purnim West?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Purnim West. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Purnim West inside their service area. The closest base is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, 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 Purnim West?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Purnim West, 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 Purnim West?

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 Purnim West for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Purnim West include South West Healthcare [Warrnambool] (about 12 km), Moyne Health Services [Port Fairy] (about 30 km) and Terang & Mortlake Health Service [Terang] (about 31 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.