Snake catchers in The Patch, VIC 3792
9 catcher businesses in this directory list The Patch inside their service area. The closest base is Snakeman in Park Orchards, about 20 km away.
Catchers serving The Patch
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 20 km)
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 22 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 28 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 28 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 29 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 30 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 30 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 45 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 89 km)
Snakes around The Patch
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - Outer 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 The Patch
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near The Patch include Angliss Hospital (about 7 km), Yarra Ranges Health (about 15 km) and Maroondah Hospital [East Ringwood] (about 16 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 Patch?
The snake catcher phone number for The Patch 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 Patch. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in The Patch?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers The Patch. 9 catcher businesses in this directory list The Patch inside their service area. The closest base is Snakeman in Park Orchards, 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 The Patch?
5 species have mapped ranges reaching The Patch, 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 The Patch?
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 Patch for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near The Patch include Angliss Hospital (about 7 km), Yarra Ranges Health (about 15 km) and Maroondah Hospital [East Ringwood] (about 16 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
- Kallista, VIC 3791 (2 km)
- Sherbrooke, VIC 3789 (3 km)
- Selby, VIC 3159 (4 km)
- Monbulk, VIC 3793 (4 km)
- Olinda, VIC 3788 (4 km)
- Belgrave, VIC 3160 (5 km)
- Menzies Creek, VIC 3159 (5 km)
- Sassafras, VIC 3787 (5 km)
- Sassafras Gully, VIC 3787 (5 km)
- Tecoma, VIC 3160 (5 km)
- Clematis, VIC 3782 (5 km)
- Ferny Creek, VIC 3786 (6 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.