Snake catchers in Seal Bay, SA 5223
The nearest listed snake catcher to Seal Bay is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 112 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Seal Bay, 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 Seal Bay. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Julian Craig, Yankalilla (about 112 km)
- South Adelaide Snake Catchers, Seaford (about 136 km)
- SA Snake Catchers and SA Feral Pest and Fauna Relocation, Plympton Park (about 156 km)
Snakes around Seal Bay
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - South East. 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.
Snake bite help in Seal Bay
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Seal Bay include Kangaroo Island Health Service (about 45 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 Seal Bay?
The snake catcher phone number for Seal Bay 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 Seal Bay. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Seal Bay?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Seal Bay. The nearest listed snake catcher to Seal Bay is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 112 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Seal Bay, 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 Seal Bay?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Seal Bay, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: 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 South Australia?
Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Seal Bay?
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 Seal Bay for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Seal Bay include Kangaroo Island Health Service (about 45 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
- Vivonne Bay, SA 5223 (13 km)
- Newland, SA 5223 (18 km)
- Seddon, SA 5223 (19 km)
- Harriet River, SA 5223 (19 km)
- Macgillivray, SA 5223 (19 km)
- Parndana, SA 5220 (21 km)
- Birchmore, SA 5223 (25 km)
- Kohinoor, SA 5223 (25 km)
- Karatta, SA 5223 (29 km)
- Menzies, SA 5223 (31 km)
- Duncan, SA 5223 (31 km)
- Cygnet River, SA 5223 (34 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.