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Snake catchers in Wilgoyne, WA 6479

The nearest listed snake catcher to Wilgoyne is Brian Bush in Mundaring, about 243 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Wilgoyne, 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 Wilgoyne. Call to check whether they travel this far.

  • Brian Bush, Mundaring (about 243 km)

Snakes around Wilgoyne

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Wheat Belt. 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.

  • Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis)

    Olive to brown, sometimes with scattered black scales.

    Perth's most common venomous snake, often found in gardens and near bushland.

  • 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 Wilgoyne?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Wilgoyne?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Wilgoyne. The nearest listed snake catcher to Wilgoyne is Brian Bush in Mundaring, about 243 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Wilgoyne, 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 Wilgoyne?

4 species have mapped ranges reaching Wilgoyne, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Dugite and Carpet python. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Dugite. 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 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 Wilgoyne?

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.