Loading 18004SNAKE
18004SNAKE
Australian directory / Latrobe - Gippsland

Snake catchers in Swan Reach, VIC 3903

1 catcher business in this directory lists Swan Reach inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 20 km away.

Catchers serving Swan Reach

  • Lorna K, based in Bairnsdale (about 20 km)

Nearest listed catchers

These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Swan Reach. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Michael Gibson, Bright (about 118 km)
  • Tom Nicholson, Bright (about 118 km)
  • Michael Whipps, Mount Beauty (about 118 km)

Snakes around Swan Reach

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Latrobe - Gippsland. 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.

  • 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 Swan Reach

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Swan Reach include Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (about 22 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 Swan Reach?

The snake catcher phone number for Swan Reach 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 Swan Reach. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call to remove a snake in Swan Reach?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Swan Reach. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Swan Reach inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 20 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Swan Reach?

5 species have mapped ranges reaching Swan Reach, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and 1 more. 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 Swan Reach?

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 Swan Reach for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Swan Reach include Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (about 22 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

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.