Snake catchers in Shaugh, SA 5267
The nearest listed snake catcher to Shaugh is Adelaide hills snake catcher in Mount Barker, about 202 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Shaugh, 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 Shaugh. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Adelaide hills snake catcher, Mount Barker (about 202 km)
- Snakesnatchersadelaidehills, Bridgewater (about 216 km)
- Geoff Coombe's Living with Wildlife, Lyndoch (about 227 km)
Snakes around Shaugh
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.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Shaugh
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Shaugh include Bordertown Memorial Hospital (about 43 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 Shaugh?
The snake catcher phone number for Shaugh 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 Shaugh. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Shaugh?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Shaugh. The nearest listed snake catcher to Shaugh is Adelaide hills snake catcher in Mount Barker, about 202 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Shaugh, 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 Shaugh?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Shaugh, including Eastern brown snake. It is dangerously venomous: Eastern brown 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 Shaugh?
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 Shaugh for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Shaugh include Bordertown Memorial Hospital (about 43 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
- Mccallum, SA 5267 (18 km)
- Ngarkat, SA 5302 (21 km)
- Senior, SA 5268 (24 km)
- Sherwood, SA 5267 (30 km)
- Lowan Vale, SA 5268 (30 km)
- Makin, SA 5267 (30 km)
- Telopea Downs, VIC 3420 (32 km)
- Wirrega, SA 5267 (39 km)
- Cannawigara, SA 5268 (42 km)
- Pine Hill, SA 5269 (43 km)
- Brimbago, SA 5267 (44 km)
- Bordertown, SA 5268 (44 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.