Snake catchers in Yalgoo, WA 6635
The nearest listed snake catcher to Yalgoo is Crazy Critters Capture in Geraldton, about 185 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Yalgoo, 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 Yalgoo. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Crazy Critters Capture, Geraldton (about 185 km)
- Snake Whisperer, Port Denison (about 201 km)
Snakes around Yalgoo
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Western Australia - Outback (South). 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.
- 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 Yalgoo?
The snake catcher phone number for Yalgoo 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 Yalgoo. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Yalgoo?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Yalgoo. The nearest listed snake catcher to Yalgoo is Crazy Critters Capture in Geraldton, about 185 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Yalgoo, 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 Yalgoo?
3 species have mapped ranges reaching Yalgoo, including Mulga snake (king brown), Western brown snake (gwardar) and Carpet python. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Mulga snake (king brown) and Western brown snake (gwardar). 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 Yalgoo?
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
- Pindar, WA 6631 (76 km)
- Canna, WA 6627 (87 km)
- Gutha, WA 6623 (91 km)
- Rothsay, WA 6620 (93 km)
- Daggar Hills, WA 6638 (96 km)
- Pintharuka, WA 6623 (98 km)
- Tardun, WA 6628 (99 km)
- Nunierra, WA 6630 (100 km)
- Woolgorong, WA 6630 (107 km)
- Bunjil, WA 6623 (109 km)
- Mullewa, WA 6630 (117 km)
- Morawa, WA 6623 (117 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.