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Snake catchers in Wilkatana Station, SA 5713

Catchers in this directory have not yet added Wilkatana Station to their listed service area.

Snakes around Wilkatana Station

Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Other SA localities. 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 death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)

    Short and thick with a broad head and a thin, pale tail tip.

    Sits still rather than moving off, so it is easy to step near.

  • 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.

Snake bite help in Wilkatana Station

If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Wilkatana Station include Quorn Health Service (about 35 km) and Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Services (about 42 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 Wilkatana Station?

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

Who do I call to remove a snake in Wilkatana Station?

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

5 species have mapped ranges reaching Wilkatana Station, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar), Common death adder, Yellow-faced whip snake and 1 more. Three of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Common death adder. 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 South Australia?

Yes. Snake catchers in South Australia 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 Wilkatana Station?

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 Wilkatana Station for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Wilkatana Station include Quorn Health Service (about 35 km) and Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Services (about 42 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.