Snake catchers in Roebourne, WA 6718
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Roebourne to their listed service area.
Snakes around Roebourne
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 Roebourne
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Roebourne include Roebourne Hospital (about 6 km) and Karratha Health Campus (about 37 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 Roebourne?
The snake catcher phone number for Roebourne 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 Roebourne. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Roebourne?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Roebourne. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Roebourne 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 Roebourne?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Roebourne, 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 Roebourne?
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 Roebourne for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Roebourne include Roebourne Hospital (about 6 km) and Karratha Health Campus (about 37 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
- Cossack, WA 6720 (8 km)
- Wickham, WA 6720 (10 km)
- Point Samson, WA 6720 (14 km)
- Antonymyre, WA 6714 (15 km)
- Mount Anketell, WA 6714 (19 km)
- Cleaverville, WA 6714 (23 km)
- Cooya Pooya, WA 6714 (27 km)
- Karratha Industrial Estate, WA 6714 (34 km)
- Mulataga, WA 6714 (34 km)
- Bulgarra, WA 6714 (35 km)
- Karratha, WA 6714 (37 km)
- Pegs Creek, WA 6714 (37 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.