Snake catchers in St Andrews Beach, VIC 3941
6 catcher businesses in this directory list St Andrews Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Victoria in Mornington, about 28 km away.
Catchers serving St Andrews Beach
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 28 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 28 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 36 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 50 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 52 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 91 km)
Snakes around St Andrews Beach
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Mornington Peninsula. 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.
Snake bite help in St Andrews Beach
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near St Andrews Beach include Rosebud Hospital (about 8 km) and Frankston Hospital (about 40 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 St Andrews Beach?
The snake catcher phone number for St Andrews Beach 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 St Andrews Beach. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in St Andrews Beach?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers St Andrews Beach. 6 catcher businesses in this directory list St Andrews Beach inside their service area. The closest base is Snake Catcher Victoria in Mornington, about 28 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around St Andrews Beach?
1 species has a mapped range reaching St Andrews Beach, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: 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 St Andrews Beach?
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 St Andrews Beach for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near St Andrews Beach include Rosebud Hospital (about 8 km) and Frankston Hospital (about 40 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
- Fingal, VIC 3939 (3 km)
- Rye, VIC 3941 (5 km)
- Boneo, VIC 3939 (5 km)
- Tootgarook, VIC 3941 (5 km)
- Capel Sound, VIC 3940 (7 km)
- Rosebud West, VIC 3940 (7 km)
- Cape Schanck, VIC 3939 (8 km)
- Blairgowrie, VIC 3942 (8 km)
- Rosebud Plaza, VIC 3939 (8 km)
- Rosebud, VIC 3939 (10 km)
- Sorrento, VIC 3943 (11 km)
- Mccrae, VIC 3938 (11 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.