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Snake catchers in Werrimull, VIC 3496

The nearest listed snake catcher to Werrimull is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 113 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Werrimull, 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 Werrimull. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Bradley Bowes, Curlwaa (about 113 km)
  • Barossa Reptile Service, Nuriootpa (about 225 km)
  • Geoff Coombe's Living with Wildlife, Lyndoch (about 235 km)

Snakes around Werrimull

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for North 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Werrimull?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Werrimull?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Werrimull. The nearest listed snake catcher to Werrimull is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 113 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Werrimull, 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 Werrimull?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Werrimull, including Eastern brown snake, Western brown snake (gwardar), Yellow-faced whip snake and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 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 Werrimull?

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.

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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.