Snake catchers in Skeleton Rock, WA 6426
The nearest listed snake catcher to Skeleton Rock is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 238 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Skeleton Rock, 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 Skeleton Rock. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Mark Nicholas, Cuballing (about 238 km)
Snakes around Skeleton Rock
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Wheat Belt. 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.
- Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)
Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.
Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.
- 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.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Skeleton Rock?
The snake catcher phone number for Skeleton Rock 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 Skeleton Rock. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Skeleton Rock?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Skeleton Rock. The nearest listed snake catcher to Skeleton Rock is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 238 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Skeleton Rock, 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 Skeleton Rock?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Skeleton Rock, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite and Carpet python. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Dugite. 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 Skeleton Rock?
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
- South Yilgarn, WA 6426 (17 km)
- Holleton, WA 6426 (24 km)
- Mount Holland, WA 6426 (33 km)
- West Holleton, WA 6369 (39 km)
- Parker Range, WA 6426 (40 km)
- Marvel Loch, WA 6426 (46 km)
- Dulyalbin, WA 6425 (47 km)
- Woolocutty, WA 6369 (49 km)
- Mount Hampton, WA 6426 (52 km)
- Mount Palmer, WA 6426 (59 km)
- Mount Walker, WA 6369 (59 km)
- South Bodallin, WA 6424 (62 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.