Snake catchers in Waterbank, WA 6725
The nearest listed snake catcher to Waterbank is Bryce in Broome, about 120 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Waterbank, so call to check whether they travel this far.
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Waterbank. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Bryce, Broome (about 120 km)
- Tracy, Broome (about 120 km)
Snakes around Waterbank
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (North). Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- 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 Waterbank
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Waterbank include Broome Hospital (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 Waterbank?
The snake catcher phone number for Waterbank 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 Waterbank. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Waterbank?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Waterbank. The nearest listed snake catcher to Waterbank is Bryce in Broome, about 120 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Waterbank, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Waterbank?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Waterbank, including Western brown snake (gwardar). It is dangerously venomous: 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 Western Australia?
No licence is needed in WA to remove a snake from in or around a home or other building. Release it within 6 hours where the species is normally found in the wild, or where a wildlife officer approves.
What if someone is bitten in Waterbank?
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 Waterbank for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Waterbank include Broome Hospital (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
- Bilingurr, WA 6725 (12 km)
- Djugun, WA 6725 (13 km)
- Cable Beach, WA 6726 (15 km)
- Broome, WA 6725 (16 km)
- Roebuck, WA 6725 (17 km)
- Minyirr, WA 6725 (19 km)
- Gingerah, WA 6725 (102 km)
- Lagrange, WA 6725 (107 km)
- Dampier Peninsula, WA 6725 (113 km)
- Willare, WA 6728 (152 km)
- Derby, WA 6728 (167 km)
- Geegully Creek, WA 6728 (178 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.