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Snake catchers in Rainbow Beach, QLD 4581

2 catcher businesses in this directory list Rainbow Beach inside their service area. The closest base is All 4Ever Wild Snake Catchers 24/7 in Glendorf, about 56 km away.

Catchers serving Rainbow Beach

Nearest listed catchers

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

  • Maryborough Snake Catcher, Maryborough (about 42 km)
  • Tongue to Tail Reptile Relocators, Maryborough (about 42 km)
  • 24/7 Snake Removal Gympie, Woondum (about 51 km)

Snakes around Rainbow Beach

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Wide Bay. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.

  • Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

    Slender and quick. Colour runs from pale tan to dark brown, and young ones can have dark bands.

    Responsible for more serious bites in Australia than any other snake. Give it plenty of room.

  • Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)

    Glossy black on top with red or pink lower sides.

    Shy and slow to bite, but the venom still needs hospital treatment.

  • Coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus)

    Long and light to dark brown, with a paler face and a long, narrow head.

    Highly venomous. Keep kids and pets well away and call straight away.

  • Rough-scaled snake (Tropidechis carinatus)

    Olive brown with dark cross bands and ridged, rough-looking scales.

    Easily confused with the harmless keelback. Leave the call to a catcher.

  • 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.

  • Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)

    Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.

    Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.

  • Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)

    Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.

    Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.

  • 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.

  • Spotted python (Antaresia maculosa)

    Small python with dark brown blotches on a pale background.

    Rarely longer than a metre and a half.

  • 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.

  • Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii)

    Olive to brown with ridged scales and irregular dark flecks.

    One of the few Australian animals that can eat cane toads.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Rainbow Beach?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Rainbow Beach?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Rainbow Beach. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Rainbow Beach inside their service area. The closest base is All 4Ever Wild Snake Catchers 24/7 in Glendorf, about 56 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Rainbow Beach?

11 species have mapped ranges reaching Rainbow Beach, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Coastal taipan, Rough-scaled snake and 7 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Coastal taipan and Rough-scaled snake. 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Rainbow Beach?

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.