Snake catchers in Tower Hill, VIC 3283
1 catcher business in this directory lists Tower Hill inside its service area. The closest base is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 50 km away.
Catchers serving Tower Hill
- South West Snake Relocation, based in Terang (about 50 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Tower Hill. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Snake Catcher Colac, Colac (about 107 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, Ballarat (about 157 km)
- Michael Tingate Snake Removal, Ballan (about 182 km)
Snakes around Tower Hill
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Warrnambool and South West. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Tower Hill
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Tower Hill include South West Healthcare [Warrnambool] (about 12 km), Moyne Health Services [Port Fairy] (about 12 km) and Terang & Mortlake Health Service [Terang] (about 49 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 Tower Hill?
The snake catcher phone number for Tower Hill 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 Tower Hill. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Tower Hill?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Tower Hill. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Tower Hill inside its service area. The closest base is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 50 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Tower Hill?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Tower Hill, including Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Two of them are dangerously venomous: 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 Tower Hill?
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 Tower Hill for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Tower Hill include South West Healthcare [Warrnambool] (about 12 km), Moyne Health Services [Port Fairy] (about 12 km) and Terang & Mortlake Health Service [Terang] (about 49 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
- Illowa, VIC 3282 (4 km)
- Koroit, VIC 3282 (4 km)
- Killarney, VIC 3283 (4 km)
- Crossley, VIC 3283 (4 km)
- Southern Cross, VIC 3283 (6 km)
- Kirkstall, VIC 3283 (7 km)
- Rosebrook, VIC 3285 (8 km)
- Yangery, VIC 3283 (8 km)
- Dennington, VIC 3280 (8 km)
- Yarpturk, VIC 3283 (8 km)
- Woodford, VIC 3281 (10 km)
- Warrnambool West, VIC 3280 (11 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.