Snake catchers in Surrey Hills, VIC 3127
12 catcher businesses in this directory list Surrey Hills inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 3 km away.
Catchers serving Surrey Hills
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 3 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 11 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 13 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 14 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 22 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 25 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 37 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 38 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 42 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 49 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 62 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 112 km)
Snakes around Surrey Hills
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - Inner East. 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.
- 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Surrey Hills
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Surrey Hills include Box Hill Hospital (about 2 km), Austin Hospital [Heidelberg] (about 8 km) and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West] (about 9 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 Surrey Hills?
The snake catcher phone number for Surrey Hills 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 Surrey Hills. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Surrey Hills?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Surrey Hills. 12 catcher businesses in this directory list Surrey Hills inside their service area. The closest base is Nigel's Animal Rescue in Camberwell, about 3 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Surrey Hills?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Surrey Hills, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Surrey Hills?
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 Surrey Hills for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Surrey Hills include Box Hill Hospital (about 2 km), Austin Hospital [Heidelberg] (about 8 km) and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West] (about 9 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
- Surrey Hills North, VIC 3127 (under 1 km)
- Surrey Hills South, VIC 3125 (under 1 km)
- Mont Albert, VIC 3127 (2 km)
- Wattle Park, VIC 3128 (2 km)
- Canterbury, VIC 3126 (2 km)
- Camberwell East, VIC 3126 (2 km)
- Mont Albert North, VIC 3129 (3 km)
- Balwyn, VIC 3103 (3 km)
- Balwyn East, VIC 3103 (3 km)
- Box Hill, VIC 3128 (3 km)
- Box Hill Central, VIC 3128 (3 km)
- Deepdene Dc, VIC 3103 (3 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.