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Snake catchers in Sheans Creek, VIC 3666

The nearest listed snake catcher to Sheans Creek is Darren Frankland in Wangaratta, about 77 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Sheans Creek, 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 Sheans Creek. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Darren Frankland, Wangaratta (about 77 km)
  • Snake Safe Victoria, Kilmore (about 85 km)
  • Snake Ace, Eltham (about 113 km)

Snakes around Sheans Creek

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

  • Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)

    Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.

    Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.

Snake bite help in Sheans Creek

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Sheans Creek include Benalla & District Memorial Hospital (about 40 km) and Goulburn Valley Health [Shepparton] (about 50 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 Sheans Creek?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Sheans Creek?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Sheans Creek. The nearest listed snake catcher to Sheans Creek is Darren Frankland in Wangaratta, about 77 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Sheans Creek, 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 Sheans Creek?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Sheans Creek, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake and Eastern small-eyed 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 Sheans Creek?

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 Sheans Creek for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Sheans Creek include Benalla & District Memorial Hospital (about 40 km) and Goulburn Valley Health [Shepparton] (about 50 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.