Snake catchers in Stirling Range National Park, WA 6338

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Stirling Range National Park?

The snake catcher phone number for Stirling Range National Park 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 Stirling Range National Park. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call to remove a snake in Stirling Range National Park?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Stirling Range National Park. The nearest listed snake catcher to Stirling Range National Park is Get Fanged in Orana, about 70 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Stirling Range National Park, 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 Stirling Range National Park?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Stirling Range National Park, 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 Stirling Range National Park?

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 Stirling Range National Park for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Stirling Range National Park include Plantagenet Hospital (about 48 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.