Snake catchers in Sturt Vale, SA 5417
The nearest listed snake catcher to Sturt Vale is Barossa Reptile Service in Nuriootpa, about 159 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Sturt Vale, so call to check whether they travel this far.
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Sturt Vale. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Barossa Reptile Service, Nuriootpa (about 159 km)
- Geoff Coombe's Living with Wildlife, Lyndoch (about 180 km)
- Bradley Bowes, Curlwaa (about 186 km)
Snakes around Sturt Vale
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - Outback. 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.
- Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)
Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.
Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.
- Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)
Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.
Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.
- 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 Sturt Vale?
The snake catcher phone number for Sturt Vale 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 Sturt Vale. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Sturt Vale?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Sturt Vale. The nearest listed snake catcher to Sturt Vale is Barossa Reptile Service in Nuriootpa, about 159 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Sturt Vale, 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 Sturt Vale?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Sturt Vale, including Eastern brown snake, Western brown snake (gwardar), Yellow-faced whip snake and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 South Australia?
Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Sturt Vale?
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
- Faraway Hill, SA 5417 (26 km)
- Old Koomooloo, SA 5417 (31 km)
- Canegrass, SA 5417 (33 km)
- Pine Valley Station, SA 5417 (37 km)
- Warnes, SA 5417 (42 km)
- Balah, SA 5417 (44 km)
- Pualco Range, SA 5440 (44 km)
- Parcoola, SA 5417 (45 km)
- Manunda Station, SA 5440 (45 km)
- Quondong, SA 5417 (52 km)
- Netley Gap, SA 5440 (58 km)
- Gluepot, SA 5417 (58 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.