Snake catchers in Weld Range, WA 6640
Catchers in this directory have not yet added Weld Range to their listed service area.
Snakes around Weld Range
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (South). Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Mulga snake (king brown) (Pseudechis australis)
Heavy bodied and copper to dark brown, often with a netted look to the scales.
Despite the nickname it is a black snake relative, not a brown snake.
- 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.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Weld Range?
The snake catcher phone number for Weld Range 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 Weld Range. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Weld Range?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Weld Range. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Weld Range to their listed service area. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Weld Range?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Weld Range, including Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and 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 Weld Range?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Reedy, WA 6640 (41 km)
- Cue, WA 6640 (43 km)
- Lake Austin, WA 6640 (58 km)
- East Murchison, WA 6640 (95 km)
- Meekatharra, WA 6642 (98 km)
- Mount Magnet, WA 6638 (110 km)
- South Murchison, WA 6635 (116 km)
- Daggar Hills, WA 6638 (120 km)
- Paynesville, WA 6638 (136 km)
- Karalundi, WA 6642 (147 km)
- Cooladar Hill, WA 6638 (164 km)
- Yalgoo, WA 6635 (170 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.