Snake catchers in Rocklea, WA 6751
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Rocklea to their listed service area.
Snakes around Rocklea
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (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.
Snake bite help in Rocklea
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Rocklea include Tom Price Hospital (about 41 km) and Paraburdoo Hospital (about 42 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 Rocklea?
The snake catcher phone number for Rocklea 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 Rocklea. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Rocklea?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Rocklea. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Rocklea 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 Rocklea?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Rocklea, 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 Western Australia?
No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.
What if someone is bitten in Rocklea?
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 Rocklea for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Rocklea include Tom Price Hospital (about 41 km) and Paraburdoo Hospital (about 42 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
- Tom Price, WA 6751 (41 km)
- Paraburdoo, WA 6754 (44 km)
- Mount Sheila, WA 6751 (52 km)
- Innawanga, WA 6751 (69 km)
- Hamersley Range, WA 6716 (78 km)
- Karijini, WA 6751 (110 km)
- Wittenoom, WA 6751 (112 km)
- Juna Downs, WA 6751 (120 km)
- Chichester, WA 6751 (124 km)
- Angelo River, WA 6642 (132 km)
- East Lyons River, WA 6705 (158 km)
- Millstream, WA 6716 (166 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.