Snake catchers in Rottnest Island, WA 6161
13 catcher businesses in this directory list Rottnest Island inside their service area. The closest base is Coastal Reptile Removers in Scarborough, about 26 km away.
Catchers serving Rottnest Island
- Coastal Reptile Removers, based in Scarborough (about 26 km)
- Cliff’s snake and reptile relocation, based in Hamilton Hill (about 28 km)
- Jay Exotic, based in Perth (about 33 km)
- Slithers & Slides, based in Perth (about 33 km)
- Amy Wild Adventures, based in South Lake (about 35 km)
- Tessa’s Reptile Relocations, based in Beldon (about 35 km)
- Dave Ewens, based in Joondalup (about 35 km)
- Frontline snake removal, based in Success (about 36 km)
- Wrangler Wayne, based in Girrawheen (about 37 km)
- The Snake Whisperer, based in Rockingham (about 39 km)
- Rockingham Reptile Relocation, based in Rockingham (about 39 km)
- Sam Purton, based in Clarkson (about 40 km)
- Perth Hills Reptile Removal, based in Bickley (about 66 km)
Snakes around Rottnest Island
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Perth - South West. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)
Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.
Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.
- Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.
Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Rottnest Island
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Rottnest Island include Graylands Selby-Lemnos and Special Care Health Service (about 27 km), Selby Authorised Lodge (about 28 km) and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (about 29 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 Rottnest Island?
The snake catcher phone number for Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Rottnest Island?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Rottnest Island. 13 catcher businesses in this directory list Rottnest Island inside their service area. The closest base is Coastal Reptile Removers in Scarborough, about 26 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Rottnest Island?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Rottnest Island, including Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Dugite, Common death adder and 1 more. Four of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Dugite and Common death adder. 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 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 Rottnest Island?
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 Rottnest Island for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Rottnest Island include Graylands Selby-Lemnos and Special Care Health Service (about 27 km), Selby Authorised Lodge (about 28 km) and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (about 29 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
- North Fremantle, WA 6159 (22 km)
- Cottesloe, WA 6011 (24 km)
- Mosman Park, WA 6012 (24 km)
- South Fremantle, WA 6162 (24 km)
- Fremantle, WA 6160 (24 km)
- Peppermint Grove, WA 6011 (24 km)
- East Fremantle, WA 6158 (24 km)
- Swanbourne, WA 6010 (24 km)
- City Beach, WA 6015 (25 km)
- White Gum Valley, WA 6162 (25 km)
- Claremont, WA 6010 (25 km)
- Claremont North, WA 6010 (25 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.