Snake catchers in Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216
5 catcher businesses in this directory list Waurn Ponds inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 48 km away.
Catchers serving Waurn Ponds
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 48 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 62 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 62 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 79 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 81 km)
Snakes around Waurn Ponds
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Geelong. 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.
Snake bite help in Waurn Ponds
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Waurn Ponds include University Hospital Geelong (about 10 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 25 km) and Lorne Community Hospital (about 45 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 Waurn Ponds?
The snake catcher phone number for Waurn Ponds 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 Waurn Ponds. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Waurn Ponds?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Waurn Ponds. 5 catcher businesses in this directory list Waurn Ponds inside their service area. The closest base is STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD in Wyndham Vale, about 48 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Waurn Ponds?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Waurn Ponds, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: 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 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 Waurn Ponds?
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 Waurn Ponds for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Waurn Ponds include University Hospital Geelong (about 10 km), Hesse Rural Health Service [Winchelsea] (about 25 km) and Lorne Community Hospital (about 45 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
- Wandana Heights, VIC 3216 (4 km)
- Freshwater Creek, VIC 3216 (5 km)
- Mount Duneed, VIC 3216 (5 km)
- Mount Duneed, VIC 3217 (5 km)
- Ceres, VIC 3221 (6 km)
- Barrabool, VIC 3221 (6 km)
- Highton, VIC 3216 (6 km)
- Grovedale, VIC 3216 (7 km)
- Grovedale East, VIC 3216 (7 km)
- Mount Moriac, VIC 3240 (7 km)
- Freshwater Creek, VIC 3217 (7 km)
- Belmont, VIC 3216 (7 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.