Snake catchers in Taminick, VIC 3675
4 catcher businesses in this directory list Taminick inside their service area. The closest base is Darren Frankland in Wangaratta, about 16 km away.
Catchers serving Taminick
- Darren Frankland, based in Wangaratta (about 16 km)
- Kiewa Snake Catcher, based in Tawonga South (about 96 km)
- MURRUMBIDGEE REPTILE RESCUE, based in Narrandera (about 188 km)
- Riverina Reptile Relocation, based in Temora (about 251 km)
Snakes around Taminick
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Hume. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Taminick
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Taminick include Northeast Health Wangaratta (about 14 km), Benalla & District Memorial Hospital (about 23 km) and Yarrawonga Health (about 46 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 Taminick?
The snake catcher phone number for Taminick 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 Taminick. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Taminick?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Taminick. 4 catcher businesses in this directory list Taminick inside their service area. The closest base is Darren Frankland in Wangaratta, about 16 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Taminick?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching Taminick, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Eastern small-eyed snake and 1 more. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. 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 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 Taminick?
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 Taminick for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Taminick include Northeast Health Wangaratta (about 14 km), Benalla & District Memorial Hospital (about 23 km) and Yarrawonga Health (about 46 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
- Chesney Vale, VIC 3725 (7 km)
- Glenrowan, VIC 3675 (8 km)
- Winton North, VIC 3673 (8 km)
- Wangaratta South, VIC 3678 (8 km)
- Mount Bruno, VIC 3675 (9 km)
- Wangandary, VIC 3678 (11 km)
- Thoona, VIC 3726 (11 km)
- Wangaratta West, VIC 3677 (14 km)
- Appin Park, VIC 3677 (14 km)
- Laceby, VIC 3678 (14 km)
- Yarrunga, VIC 3677 (14 km)
- Wangaratta Forward, VIC 3678 (14 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.