Snake catchers in Purple Downs, SA 5720
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Purple Downs to their listed service area.
Snakes around Purple Downs
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.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Purple Downs
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Purple Downs include Roxby Downs Health Service (about 32 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 Purple Downs?
The snake catcher phone number for Purple Downs 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 Purple Downs. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Purple Downs?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Purple Downs. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Purple Downs 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 Purple Downs?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Purple Downs, including Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Purple Downs?
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 Purple Downs for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Purple Downs include Roxby Downs Health Service (about 32 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
- Roxby Downs Station, SA 5725 (30 km)
- Roxby Downs, SA 5725 (32 km)
- Arcoona, SA 5720 (32 km)
- Wirraminna, SA 5719 (33 km)
- Woomera, SA 5720 (36 km)
- Andamooka Station, SA 5722 (42 km)
- Olympic Dam, SA 5725 (45 km)
- Pimba, SA 5720 (46 km)
- Andamooka, SA 5722 (53 km)
- Bosworth, SA 5720 (64 km)
- Parakylia, SA 5720 (69 km)
- Island Lagoon, SA 5713 (70 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.