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Snake catchers in The Range, SA 5172

10 catcher businesses in this directory list The Range inside their service area. The closest base is South Adelaide Snake Catchers in Seaford, about 14 km away.

Catchers serving The Range

  • South Adelaide Snake Catchers, based in Seaford (about 14 km)
  • Snakesnatchersadelaidehills, based in Bridgewater (about 29 km)
  • SA Snake Catchers and SA Feral Pest and Fauna Relocation, based in Plympton Park (about 31 km)
  • Adelaide hills snake catcher, based in Mount Barker (about 31 km)
  • Julian Craig, based in Yankalilla (about 31 km)
  • The Snake Charmer, based in Unley (about 32 km)
  • Adelaide Snake Catchers, based in Adelaide (about 35 km)
  • Adelaide Snake & Rodent Control, based in Adelaide (about 35 km)
  • Snake Catchers Adelaide, based in Adelaide (about 36 km)
  • O-Wen U Want It Caught, based in North Adelaide (about 37 km)

Snakes around The Range

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Adelaide - South. 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.

  • 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 The Range

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near The Range include McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 8 km), Noarlunga Hospital (about 16 km) and Strathalbyn and District Health Service (about 25 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 Range?

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

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

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers The Range. 10 catcher businesses in this directory list The Range inside their service area. The closest base is South Adelaide Snake Catchers in Seaford, about 14 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around The Range?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching The Range, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake and Carpet python. 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 South Australia?

Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Range?

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 Range for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near The Range include McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 8 km), Noarlunga Hospital (about 16 km) and Strathalbyn and District Health Service (about 25 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.