Snake catchers in Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150
13 catcher businesses in this directory list Wheelers Hill inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 4 km away.
Catchers serving Wheelers Hill
- SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD, based in Sandown Village (about 4 km)
- Nigel's Animal Rescue, based in Camberwell (about 14 km)
- Snakeman, based in Park Orchards (about 14 km)
- Melbourne snake control, based in Bangholme (about 16 km)
- Snake Ace, based in Eltham (about 22 km)
- Snakes and more wildlife rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 25 km)
- Snakes & More Wildlife Rescue, based in Cranbourne (about 26 km)
- The Snake Hunter, based in Broadmeadows (about 34 km)
- Snake Catcher Victoria, based in Mornington (about 38 km)
- Catcher in the Rye, based in Mornington (about 38 km)
- Mr Slytherin, based in Tyabb (about 40 km)
- STEWY THE SNAKE CATCHER PTY LTD, based in Wyndham Vale (about 49 km)
- Miss Slither’n Snake Catcher, based in Darley (about 72 km)
Snakes around Wheelers Hill
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Melbourne - South East. 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.
- 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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
- 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.
Snake bite help in Wheelers Hill
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Wheelers Hill include Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 4 km), Victorian Heart Hospital (about 4 km) and Dandenong Hospital (about 8 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 Wheelers Hill?
The snake catcher phone number for Wheelers Hill 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 Wheelers Hill. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Wheelers Hill?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Wheelers Hill. 13 catcher businesses in this directory list Wheelers Hill inside their service area. The closest base is SNAKEHANDLER PTY LTD in Sandown Village, about 4 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Wheelers Hill?
4 species have mapped ranges reaching Wheelers Hill, including Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake, Lowland copperhead and Eastern small-eyed snake. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Wheelers Hill?
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 Wheelers Hill for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Wheelers Hill include Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] (about 4 km), Victorian Heart Hospital (about 4 km) and Dandenong Hospital (about 8 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
- Brandon Park, VIC 3150 (2 km)
- Mulgrave, VIC 3170 (3 km)
- Scoresby, VIC 3179 (3 km)
- Waverley Gardens, VIC 3170 (3 km)
- Sandown Village, VIC 3171 (4 km)
- Scoresby Bc, VIC 3176 (4 km)
- Notting Hill, VIC 3168 (4 km)
- Glen Waverley, VIC 3150 (4 km)
- Monash University, VIC 3800 (5 km)
- Pinewood, VIC 3149 (5 km)
- Syndal, VIC 3149 (5 km)
- Rowville, VIC 3178 (5 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.