Snake catchers in Wedderburn, NSW 2560
20 catcher businesses in this directory list Wedderburn inside their service area. The closest base is Reptile Relocation Sydney, Wollondilly snake catcher, camden snake catchers in Campbelltown, about 6 km away.
Catchers serving Wedderburn
- Reptile Relocation Sydney, Wollondilly snake catcher, camden snake catchers, based in Campbelltown (about 6 km)
- Campbelltown Snake Catcher, based in Leumeah (about 9 km)
- Andrew Russell (Camden Snake Catchers), based in Elderslie (about 11 km)
- Sam’s Snake Catching, based in Camden (about 14 km)
- Shire snake wrangler, based in Engadine (about 19 km)
- Gabriel the snake catcher, based in Sandy Point (about 23 km)
- Shire Snake Catcher, based in Sutherland (about 24 km)
- Jarrad Prangell, based in Port Kembla (about 40 km)
- Raptor Reptiles, based in Lalor Park (about 41 km)
- Urban Reptile Removal, based in Sydney (about 50 km)
- Constance Conservation, based in Sydney (about 50 km)
- Austin Pols, based in Sydney (about 50 km)
- Illawarra snake catcher, based in Albion Park (about 50 km)
- The Reptile Bloke, based in Springwood (about 52 km)
- Southern highlands & south coast snake catchers, based in East Bowral (about 54 km)
- Scott Rummary, based in Lithgow (about 100 km)
- Wild Woofers Snake Catching, Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, based in Bathurst (about 129 km)
- Wild woofers snake catching, based in Bathurst (about 135 km)
- Australian Snake Catchers, based in Bathurst (about 135 km)
- Canberra snake catcher, based in Barton (about 202 km)
Snakes around Wedderburn
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Sydney - Outer South West. 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.
- Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.
Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.
- Yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)
Very thin and fast, grey-green with a pale ring around the eye.
Bites are painful but rarely serious for adults. Still worth a check-up.
- Eastern small-eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)
Shiny black above with a pink or cream belly and small eyes.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black. Bites need medical attention.
- Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis)
Orange-brown with faint bands, big eyes and a narrow neck.
Rear-fanged and not considered dangerous, but it will strike when cornered.
- 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.
- Diamond python (Morelia spilota spilota)
Black with cream or yellow spots arranged in diamond-like rosettes.
A carpet python subspecies. Calm and slow moving.
- Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus)
Slim and fast, usually green, olive or black with a yellow throat. Some are blue.
Gives off a strong smell when handled. No venom.
Snake bite help in Wedderburn
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Wedderburn include Campbelltown Hospital (about 6 km), Camden Hospital (about 14 km) and Bulli Hospital (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 Wedderburn?
The snake catcher phone number for Wedderburn 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 Wedderburn. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Wedderburn?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Wedderburn. 20 catcher businesses in this directory list Wedderburn inside their service area. The closest base is Reptile Relocation Sydney, Wollondilly snake catcher, camden snake catchers in Campbelltown, about 6 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Wedderburn?
10 species have mapped ranges reaching Wedderburn, including Eastern brown snake, Red-bellied black snake, Tiger snake, Common death adder and 6 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Common death adder. 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 New South Wales?
Yes. Snake catchers in New South Wales 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 Wedderburn?
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 Wedderburn for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Wedderburn include Campbelltown Hospital (about 6 km), Camden Hospital (about 14 km) and Bulli Hospital (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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- St Helens Park, NSW 2560 (2 km)
- Gilead, NSW 2560 (3 km)
- Rosemeadow, NSW 2560 (3 km)
- Airds, NSW 2560 (4 km)
- Bradbury, NSW 2560 (4 km)
- Ambarvale, NSW 2560 (5 km)
- Glen Alpine, NSW 2560 (5 km)
- Englorie Park, NSW 2560 (6 km)
- Macarthur Square, NSW 2560 (6 km)
- Ruse, NSW 2560 (7 km)
- Campbelltown, NSW 2560 (7 km)
- Menangle Park, NSW 2563 (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.