Snake catchers in St George, NSW 2622
6 catcher businesses in this directory list St George inside their service area. The closest base is Belinda Donovan in Nowra, about 22 km away.
Catchers serving St George
- Belinda Donovan, based in Nowra (about 22 km)
- Bay & Basin Reptile Relocations, based in Old Erowal Bay (about 38 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 67 km)
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 103 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 186 km)
- Riverina Reptile Relocation, based in Temora (about 256 km)
Snakes around St George
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis)
Slender and quick. Colour runs from pale tan to dark brown, and young ones can have dark bands.
Responsible for more serious bites in Australia than any other snake. Give it plenty of room.
- Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
Glossy black on top with red or pink lower sides.
Shy and slow to bite, but the venom still needs hospital treatment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
- 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.
- Diamond python (Morelia spilota spilota)
Black with cream or yellow spots arranged in diamond-like rosettes.
A carpet python subspecies. Calm and slow moving.
Snake bite help in St George
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near St George include Milton Ulladulla Hospital (about 33 km) and Shoalhaven 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 George?
The snake catcher phone number for St George 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 George. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in St George?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers St George. 6 catcher businesses in this directory list St George inside their service area. The closest base is Belinda Donovan in Nowra, about 22 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around St George?
7 species have mapped ranges reaching St George, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 3 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake 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 New South Wales?
Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 George?
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 George for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near St George include Milton Ulladulla Hospital (about 33 km) and Shoalhaven 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
- Sassafras, NSW 2622 (2 km)
- Tianjara, NSW 2622 (6 km)
- Boolijah, NSW 2540 (9 km)
- Coolumburra, NSW 2622 (10 km)
- Bulee, NSW 2622 (11 km)
- Nerriga, NSW 2622 (13 km)
- Quiera, NSW 2622 (16 km)
- Corang, NSW 2622 (17 km)
- Twelve Mile Peg, NSW 2540 (18 km)
- Endrick, NSW 2622 (19 km)
- Touga, NSW 2622 (19 km)
- Ettrema, NSW 2540 (21 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.