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Snake catchers in The Gap, QLD 4825

2 catcher businesses in this directory list The Gap inside their service area. The closest base is Mark Johnston in Mount Isa, about 10 km away.

Catchers serving The Gap

  • Mark Johnston, based in Mount Isa (about 10 km)
  • Rick Leeman, based in Mount Isa (about 10 km)

Snakes around The Gap

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Queensland - Outback. 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.

  • Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)

    Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.

    Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.

  • Western brown snake (gwardar) (Pseudonaja mengdeni)

    Very variable. Can be plain brown, banded, or have a dark head and neck.

    Fast and nervous. Treat any brown snake as dangerous.

Snake bite help in The Gap

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near The Gap include Mount Isa Base Hospital (under 1 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 The Gap?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in The Gap?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers The Gap. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list The Gap inside their service area. The closest base is Mark Johnston in Mount Isa, 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 The Gap?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching The Gap, including Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 The Gap?

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 The Gap for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near The Gap include Mount Isa Base Hospital (under 1 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.

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Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.