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Snake catchers in Waitpinga, SA 5211

3 catcher businesses in this directory list Waitpinga inside their service area. The closest base is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 19 km away.

Catchers serving Waitpinga

  • Julian Craig, based in Yankalilla (about 19 km)
  • Snake Catchers Adelaide, based in Adelaide (about 75 km)
  • O-Wen U Want It Caught, based in North Adelaide (about 77 km)

Snakes around Waitpinga

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

Snake bite help in Waitpinga

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Waitpinga include South Coast District Hospital (about 11 km) and McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 42 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 Waitpinga?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Waitpinga?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Waitpinga. 3 catcher businesses in this directory list Waitpinga inside their service area. The closest base is Julian Craig in Yankalilla, about 19 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Waitpinga?

3 species have mapped ranges reaching Waitpinga, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake and Tiger snake. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Tiger snake. 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 Waitpinga?

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 Waitpinga for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Waitpinga include South Coast District Hospital (about 11 km) and McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital Inc (about 42 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.