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Snake catchers in Quondong, SA 5417

The nearest listed snake catcher to Quondong is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 148 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Quondong, 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 Quondong. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Bradley Bowes, Curlwaa (about 148 km)
  • Barossa Reptile Service, Nuriootpa (about 206 km)
  • Geoff Coombe's Living with Wildlife, Lyndoch (about 226 km)

Snakes around Quondong

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Barossa - Yorke - Mid 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.

  • Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)

    Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.

    Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.

  • Carpet python (Morelia spilota)

    Thick bodied with a blotched pattern in browns, creams and olive.

    No venom, but a bite can still hurt. Great at keeping rats down.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Quondong?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Quondong?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Quondong. The nearest listed snake catcher to Quondong is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 148 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Quondong, 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 Quondong?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Quondong, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Yellow-faced whip snake and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Non-venomous species such as the carpet python 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 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 Quondong?

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

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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.