Snake catchers in Shay Gap, WA 6761
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Shay Gap to their listed service area.
Snakes around Shay Gap
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Other WA localities. 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.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Shay Gap?
The snake catcher phone number for Shay Gap 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 Shay Gap. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Shay Gap?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Shay Gap. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Shay Gap 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 Shay Gap?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Shay Gap, 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 Shay Gap?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Pardoo, WA 6721 (52 km)
- Goldsworthy, WA 6723 (65 km)
- Marble Bar, WA 6760 (71 km)
- De Grey, WA 6722 (93 km)
- Eighty Mile Beach, WA 6725 (101 km)
- Strelley, WA 6721 (118 km)
- Pippingarra, WA 6722 (138 km)
- Wallareenya, WA 6721 (142 km)
- Port Hedland, WA 6721 (155 km)
- Redbank, WA 6721 (158 km)
- South Hedland, WA 6722 (159 km)
- Wedgefield, WA 6721 (161 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.