Snake catchers in Sun Valley, NSW 2777
17 catcher businesses in this directory list Sun Valley inside their service area. The closest base is The Reptile Bloke in Springwood, about 2 km away.
Catchers serving Sun Valley
- The Reptile Bloke, based in Springwood (about 2 km)
- Kristine Robins, based in Faulconbridge (about 6 km)
- Blue Mountains Snake Catching, based in Hazelbrook (about 12 km)
- Raptor Reptiles, based in Lalor Park (about 32 km)
- Sam’s Snake Catching, based in Camden (about 40 km)
- Reptile Relocation Sydney, Wollondilly snake catcher, camden snake catchers, based in Campbelltown (about 46 km)
- Gabriel the snake catcher, based in Sandy Point (about 48 km)
- Scott Rummary, based in Lithgow (about 49 km)
- Campbelltown Snake Catcher, based in Leumeah (about 57 km)
- Urban Reptile Removal, based in Sydney (about 64 km)
- Constance Conservation, based in Sydney (about 64 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 89 km)
- Wild woofers snake catching, based in Bathurst (about 97 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 97 km)
- Wild Woofers Snake Catching, Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, based in Bathurst (about 104 km)
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 222 km)
- Riverina Reptile Relocation, based in Temora (about 293 km)
Snakes around Sun Valley
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)
Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.
Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.
- 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 tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)
Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.
Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.
Snake bite help in Sun Valley
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Sun Valley include Nepean Hospital (about 13 km), Mount Druitt Hospital (about 23 km) and Hawkesbury Hospital (about 24 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 Sun Valley?
The snake catcher phone number for Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Sun Valley?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Sun Valley. 17 catcher businesses in this directory list Sun Valley inside their service area. The closest base is The Reptile Bloke in Springwood, about 2 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Sun Valley?
9 species have mapped ranges reaching Sun Valley, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 5 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 Sun Valley?
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 Sun Valley for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Sun Valley include Nepean Hospital (about 13 km), Mount Druitt Hospital (about 23 km) and Hawkesbury Hospital (about 24 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
- Valley Heights, NSW 2777 (1 km)
- Warrimoo, NSW 2774 (1 km)
- Yellow Rock, NSW 2777 (3 km)
- Springwood, NSW 2777 (4 km)
- Faulconbridge, NSW 2776 (4 km)
- Winmalee, NSW 2777 (5 km)
- Mount Riverview, NSW 2774 (5 km)
- Blaxland, NSW 2774 (5 km)
- Blaxland East, NSW 2774 (5 km)
- Emu Heights, NSW 2750 (6 km)
- Hawkesbury Heights, NSW 2777 (7 km)
- Glenbrook, NSW 2773 (7 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.