Licensed Snake Catcher Sunshine Coast 0423 327 946
I’m Courtenay a licensed Snake Catcher on the Sunshine Coast. Call or text anytime for advice, snake ID or relocation.
About
Snakes are just a part of life here on the Sunshine Coast. We are home to the most venomous snakes on Earth in Australia but they are defensive creatures who would rather hide from you than hurt you.
Often if left alone, the snake will move on from your property in its own time. Snakes are usually just passing through looking for food, water, shelter or a mate. If you do find that one has lost its way and is hanging around on your property, inside your home, or is posing a threat to you or your animals, the safest thing to do is call a licensed Snake Catcher to come and relocate the snake for you.
Never attempt to move the snake yourself as it is extremely unsafe for both yourself and the snake, and it’s also illegal in the state of Queensland. The safest thing to do is use a licensed snake catcher. I am always available day or night to come and relocate the snake to somewhere more appropriate.
I am fully qualified and licensed in snake handling, identification, and relocation. I am committed to providing the highest level of care to both the snakes and you!
Servicing from Caloundra through to Noosa and out to the Hinterland! Even if you’re unsure, give me a call and I’ll let you know the best course of action!
Services
Call-out fee including snake relocation: $100
Home or Yard Inspection (with relocation of any snakes found): $150
Ceiling or Roof Inspection (with relocation of any snakes found): $150
Snake/ Reptile Rescue: If you find a snake out in the wild that is injured or in danger, please give me a ring and I will take it to a wildlife hospital or relocate it free of charge.
Free Snake Identification and advice - just send me a photo or checkout the Snake ID section in the menu!
Part proceeds are donated to Wildlife Warriors, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
Call out fee includes locating snake catching, relocating snake to a more appropriate area, day or night! There are no hidden costs.
Eftpos is available.
What to do if you find a snake on your property
- Don’t panic!
- Don’t attempt to touch or catch the snake even if you suspect it is harmless. Some harmless snakes can be easily confused with highly venomous ones, and even pythons have sharp teeth that can cause harm when bitten.
- Clear the area of kids, pets and others
- If the snake is inside and it’s possible to do so safely, close all doors and windows and block the gaps under the doors to prevent it from moving to another area of the house.
- Give me a call or text, and I will come to your property as soon as possible, usually within 30 mins.
- Once the snake is caught, I will relocate it back to its own habitat and away from you!
Remember, Sunshine Coast is home to the world‘s most venomous snakes, so if you're ever bitten by any snake please call 000 immediately!
If you’re looking for a friendly knowledgeable snake catcher, give me a ring!
Snake Bite First Aid
Snake bites are not common in Australia, but all should be treated as life threatening. Always call 000 if you have been, or suspect you have been bitten by a snake.
Snakes force venom out under pressure through fangs in the upper jaw. The spread of snake venom depends on its absorption through the lymphatic system, so it’s extremely important to compress the area with a bandage as soon as possible.
- Stay calm and call 000.
- Have the person lay or sit still, but safely away from the snake if still present.
- If the bite is on a limb, apply a broad pressure bandage over the bite site as soon as possible. If on the face or trunk, use a hard flat item to put pressure against the bite site.
- Then apply a further elasticised or firm bandage - start at fingers or toes and move up the limb as far as can be reached. Apply tightly but without stopping blood flow.
- Splint the limb including the joints on either side of the bite.
- If available use a marker to indicate on the bandage where the bite was.
- Write down the time that the person was bitten and when the bandage was applied.
- Write down the appearance of the snake if it was seen.
- If the person becomes unconscious and not breathing normally, Commence CPR and Defibrillation.
