Snake catchers in Willatook, VIC 3283
The nearest listed snake catcher to Willatook is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 63 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Willatook, 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 Willatook. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- South West Snake Relocation, Terang (about 63 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, Colac (about 123 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, Ballarat (about 159 km)
Snakes around Willatook
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Warrnambool and South West. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
No species have been mapped to this locality yet.
Snake bite help in Willatook
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Willatook include Moyne Health Services [Port Fairy] (about 28 km), Western District Health Service [Penshurst] (about 29 km) and South West Healthcare [Warrnambool] (about 37 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 Willatook?
The snake catcher phone number for Willatook 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 Willatook. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Willatook?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Willatook. The nearest listed snake catcher to Willatook is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 63 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Willatook, 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 Willatook?
No species ranges have been mapped to Willatook yet. Browse the Australian snake guide for species found in the wider region.
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 Willatook?
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 Willatook for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Willatook include Moyne Health Services [Port Fairy] (about 28 km), Western District Health Service [Penshurst] (about 29 km) and South West Healthcare [Warrnambool] (about 37 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
- Orford, VIC 3284 (10 km)
- Warrong, VIC 3283 (11 km)
- Hawkesdale, VIC 3287 (13 km)
- Broadwater, VIC 3301 (15 km)
- Tarrone, VIC 3283 (16 km)
- Gerrigerrup, VIC 3289 (16 km)
- St Helens, VIC 3285 (17 km)
- Minhamite, VIC 3287 (17 km)
- Ripponhurst, VIC 3286 (18 km)
- Kirkstall, VIC 3283 (19 km)
- Woolsthorpe, VIC 3276 (20 km)
- Toolong, VIC 3285 (20 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.