Snake catchers in South Newdegate, WA 6355

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for South Newdegate?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in South Newdegate?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers South Newdegate. The nearest listed snake catcher to South Newdegate is Mark Nicholas in Cuballing, about 184 km away. Their listed service area stops short of South Newdegate, 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 South Newdegate?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching South Newdegate, including Dugite and Carpet python. One of them is dangerously venomous: 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 South Newdegate?

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.