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Snake catchers in Rushworth, VIC 3612

The nearest listed snake catcher to Rushworth is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 72 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Rushworth, so call to check whether they travel this far.

Nearest listed catchers

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

  • Bendigo Snake Catcher, Bendigo (about 72 km)
  • Snake Snatchers, Bendigo (about 72 km)
  • TZR Reptiles and Wildlife, Bendigo (about 72 km)

Snakes around Rushworth

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

Snake bite help in Rushworth

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Rushworth include Goulburn Valley Health [Waranga] (about 7 km), Kyabram & District Health Service (about 35 km) and Goulburn Valley Health [Shepparton] (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 Rushworth?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Rushworth?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Rushworth. The nearest listed snake catcher to Rushworth is Bendigo Snake Catcher in Bendigo, about 72 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Rushworth, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Rushworth?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Rushworth, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake and Tiger snake. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. 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 Rushworth?

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 Rushworth for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Rushworth include Goulburn Valley Health [Waranga] (about 7 km), Kyabram & District Health Service (about 35 km) and Goulburn Valley Health [Shepparton] (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.

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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.