Snake catchers in Quinyambie, SA 5440
The nearest listed snake catcher to Quinyambie is Ash McInnes in Broken Hill, about 149 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Quinyambie, so call to check whether they travel this far.
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Quinyambie. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Ash McInnes, Broken Hill (about 149 km)
Snakes around Quinyambie
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - South East. 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 questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Quinyambie?
The snake catcher phone number for Quinyambie 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 Quinyambie. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Quinyambie?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Quinyambie. The nearest listed snake catcher to Quinyambie is Ash McInnes in Broken Hill, about 149 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Quinyambie, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Quinyambie?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Quinyambie, 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 Quinyambie?
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
- Frome Downs, SA 5440 (59 km)
- Broughams Gate, NSW 2880 (86 km)
- Moolawatana, SA 5732 (89 km)
- Moolawatana, SA 5731 (89 km)
- Lake Frome, SA 5440 (92 km)
- Wooltana, SA 5732 (96 km)
- Burns, NSW 2880 (102 km)
- Euriowie, NSW 2880 (102 km)
- Mulyungarie, SA 5440 (124 km)
- Arkaroola, SA 5732 (128 km)
- Arkaroola Village, SA 5701 (128 km)
- Cook, SA 5701 (128 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.