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Australian directory / Western Australia - Outback (North)

Snake catchers in Purnululu, WA 6770

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

Snakes around Purnululu

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (North). Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • 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 tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)

    Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.

    Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Purnululu?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Purnululu?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Purnululu. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Purnululu 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 Purnululu?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Purnululu, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Common tree snake. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Non-venomous species such as the common tree snake 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 Western Australia?

No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.

What if someone is bitten in Purnululu?

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.

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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.