Snake catchers in Shoalwater, WA 6169
21 catcher businesses in this directory list Shoalwater inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Whisperer in Rockingham, about 5 km away.
Catchers serving Shoalwater
- The Snake Whisperer, based in Rockingham (about 5 km)
- Rockingham Reptile Relocation, based in Rockingham (about 5 km)
- Medusa Reptile relocation, based in Safety Bay (about 7 km)
- Baldivis Reptile Removal, based in Baldivis (about 10 km)
- Jordans Reptile Services, based in Baldivis (about 12 km)
- Hayley, based in Baldivis (about 12 km)
- South-West Reptile Removals, based in Serpentine (about 20 km)
- Frontline snake removal, based in Success (about 21 km)
- Amy Wild Adventures, based in South Lake (about 23 km)
- Cliff’s snake and reptile relocation, based in Hamilton Hill (about 25 km)
- Russell, based in Byford (about 29 km)
- Peter, based in Byford (about 29 km)
- Byford Reptile Removal, based in Byford (about 29 km)
- Snake Guy, based in Mandurah (about 30 km)
- Snake Boy, based in Mandurah (about 30 km)
- Urban Edge Wildlife Management, based in Mandurah (about 30 km)
- Mandurah Snake Removal, based in Mandurah (about 30 km)
- Jydens Reptile Removals, based in Armadale (about 31 km)
- Armadale Reptile Park, based in Armadale (about 31 km)
- South Yunderup Snake Removal, based in South Yunderup (about 40 km)
- Perth Hills Reptile Removal, based in Bickley (about 51 km)
Snakes around Shoalwater
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Perth - South West. 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.
- 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.
- Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)
Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.
Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.
- Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.
Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.
- Carpet python (Morelia spilota)
Thick bodied with a blotched pattern in browns, creams and olive.
No venom, but a bite can still hurt. Great at keeping rats down.
Snake bite help in Shoalwater
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Shoalwater include Rockingham General Hospital (about 6 km), Peel Health Campus (about 27 km) and Fiona Stanley Hospital (about 28 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 Shoalwater?
The snake catcher phone number for Shoalwater 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 Shoalwater. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Shoalwater?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Shoalwater. 21 catcher businesses in this directory list Shoalwater inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Whisperer in Rockingham, about 5 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Shoalwater?
6 species have mapped ranges reaching Shoalwater, including Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite and 2 more. Five of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake, Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite and Common death adder. Non-venomous species such as the carpet python are also found here. 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 Shoalwater?
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 Shoalwater for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Shoalwater include Rockingham General Hospital (about 6 km), Peel Health Campus (about 27 km) and Fiona Stanley Hospital (about 28 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
- Peron, WA 6168 (2 km)
- Safety Bay, WA 6169 (3 km)
- Rockingham, WA 6168 (3 km)
- Rockingham Beach, WA 6168 (4 km)
- Rockingham Dc, WA 6168 (5 km)
- Rockingham Dc, WA 6967 (5 km)
- Waikiki, WA 6169 (5 km)
- Cooloongup, WA 6168 (5 km)
- Hillman, WA 6168 (5 km)
- East Rockingham, WA 6168 (6 km)
- Warnbro, WA 6169 (7 km)
- Leda, WA 6170 (9 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.