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Snake catchers in Rathscar West, VIC 3465

1 catcher business in this directory lists Rathscar West inside its service area. The closest base is Hodgsons Snakes in Ballarat, about 71 km away.

Catchers serving Rathscar West

  • Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 71 km)

Nearest listed catchers

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

  • Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 76 km)
  • Snake Snatchers, Bendigo (about 76 km)
  • TZR Reptiles and Wildlife, Bendigo (about 76 km)

Snakes around Rathscar West

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Ballarat. 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.

  • Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus)

    Often banded in yellow and dark brown, but plenty are plain olive or black.

    Flattens its neck when threatened. Back away slowly.

  • Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)

    Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.

    Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.

Snake bite help in Rathscar West

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Rathscar West include Maryborough District Health Service [Maryborough] (about 23 km), Maryborough District Health Service [Dunolly] (about 28 km) and Beaufort & Skipton Health Service [Beaufort] (about 47 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 Rathscar West?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Rathscar West?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Rathscar West. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Rathscar West inside its service area. The closest base is Hodgsons Snakes in Ballarat, about 71 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Rathscar West?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Rathscar West, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Victoria?

Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria 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 Rathscar West?

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 Rathscar West for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Rathscar West include Maryborough District Health Service [Maryborough] (about 23 km), Maryborough District Health Service [Dunolly] (about 28 km) and Beaufort & Skipton Health Service [Beaufort] (about 47 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.

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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.