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Australian directory / Queensland - Outback

Snake catchers in Wellesley Islands, QLD 4892

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Wellesley Islands to their listed service area.

Snakes around Wellesley Islands

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Queensland - Outback. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii)

    Olive to brown with ridged scales and irregular dark flecks.

    One of the few Australian animals that can eat cane toads.

Snake bite help in Wellesley Islands

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Wellesley Islands include Mornington Island Hospital (about 32 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 Wellesley Islands?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Wellesley Islands?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Wellesley Islands. Catchers in this directory have not yet added Wellesley Islands 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 Wellesley Islands?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Wellesley Islands, including Mulga snake (king brown), Brown tree snake, Common tree snake and Keelback. One of them is dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown). Non-venomous species such as the common tree snake 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 Queensland?

Yes. Snake catchers in Queensland 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 Wellesley Islands?

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 Wellesley Islands for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Wellesley Islands include Mornington Island Hospital (about 32 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.