Snake catchers in South Stirling, WA 6324
1 catcher business in this directory lists South Stirling inside its service area. The closest base is Get Fanged in Orana, about 56 km away.
Catchers serving South Stirling
- Get Fanged, based in Orana (about 56 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include South Stirling. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Mark Nicholas, Cuballing (about 228 km)
- Phill, Collie (about 236 km)
- Sam, Collie (about 236 km)
Snakes around South Stirling
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.
- 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.
- 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 South Stirling?
The snake catcher phone number for South Stirling 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 Stirling. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in South Stirling?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers South Stirling. 1 catcher business in this directory lists South Stirling inside its service area. The closest base is Get Fanged in Orana, about 56 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around South Stirling?
3 species have mapped ranges reaching South Stirling, including Tiger snake, Dugite and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake 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 South Stirling?
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
- Green Range, WA 6328 (12 km)
- Palmdale, WA 6328 (12 km)
- Takalarup, WA 6324 (16 km)
- Kojaneerup South, WA 6328 (17 km)
- Cheynes, WA 6328 (24 km)
- Manypeaks, WA 6328 (26 km)
- Stirling Range National Park, WA 6338 (28 km)
- Mettler, WA 6328 (31 km)
- Porongurup, WA 6324 (33 km)
- Napier, WA 6330 (34 km)
- Wellstead, WA 6328 (34 km)
- Woogenellup, WA 6324 (36 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.