Snake catchers in Sylvester, VIC 3072
11 catcher businesses in this directory list Sylvester inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Hunter in Broadmeadows, about 10 km away.
Catchers serving Sylvester
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 10 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 12 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 13 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 18 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 25 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 36 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 38 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 49 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 53 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 60 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 103 km)
Snakes around Sylvester
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - North 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.
- 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 Sylvester
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Sylvester include Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West] (about 3 km), Austin Hospital [Heidelberg] (about 4 km) and Royal Melbourne Hospital [Royal Park Campus] (about 8 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 Sylvester?
The snake catcher phone number for Sylvester 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 Sylvester. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Sylvester?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Sylvester. 11 catcher businesses in this directory list Sylvester inside their service area. The closest base is The Snake Hunter in Broadmeadows, about 10 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Sylvester?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Sylvester, 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 Sylvester?
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 Sylvester for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Sylvester include Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West] (about 3 km), Austin Hospital [Heidelberg] (about 4 km) and Royal Melbourne Hospital [Royal Park Campus] (about 8 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
- Preston, VIC 3072 (under 1 km)
- Reservoir South, VIC 3073 (under 1 km)
- Northland Centre, VIC 3072 (1 km)
- Regent West, VIC 3072 (2 km)
- Preston West, VIC 3072 (2 km)
- Preston South, VIC 3072 (2 km)
- Reservoir East, VIC 3073 (2 km)
- Gilberton, VIC 3072 (2 km)
- Heidelberg Rgh, VIC 3081 (2 km)
- Thornbury, VIC 3071 (3 km)
- Heidelberg West, VIC 3081 (3 km)
- Reservoir, VIC 3073 (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.