Snake catchers in Wompinie, SA 5440
The nearest listed snake catcher to Wompinie is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 196 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Wompinie, 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 Wompinie. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Bradley Bowes, Curlwaa (about 196 km)
- Ash McInnes, Broken Hill (about 240 km)
Snakes around Wompinie
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South Australia - South East. 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 questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Wompinie?
The snake catcher phone number for Wompinie 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 Wompinie. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Wompinie?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Wompinie. The nearest listed snake catcher to Wompinie is Bradley Bowes in Curlwaa, about 196 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Wompinie, 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 Wompinie?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Wompinie, including Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Wompinie?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Mingary, SA 5440 (19 km)
- Bindarrah, SA 5440 (19 km)
- Boolcoomatta, SA 5440 (21 km)
- Cockburn, SA 5440 (21 km)
- Pine Creek Station, SA 5440 (27 km)
- Mundi Mundi, SA 5440 (29 km)
- Kalkaroo, SA 5440 (32 km)
- Bulloo Creek, SA 5440 (36 km)
- Tepco Station, SA 5440 (36 km)
- Tikalina, SA 5440 (37 km)
- Silverton, NSW 2880 (40 km)
- Yarramba, SA 5440 (48 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.