Lost sight of a snake on your property? Report the last-seen location safely, confirm catcher availability and understand the limits of a search visit.
A suspected bite is an emergency, not a pest booking
If someone has been bitten or a bite is suspected, call 000 immediately. Do not wait for a pest appointment or try to capture the snake. Victorian wildlife guidance advises using a licensed snake controller and never attempting to handle or move a snake yourself.
Report the last safe observation
If a snake disappears from view before help arrives, keep people and pets away from the area. Do not search under objects, reach into gaps or follow it into vegetation. If you can observe its location from a safe position, share that information without approaching.
Contact our snake pest control service to confirm current assistance and availability. Provide the suburb, time of sighting, last-seen location and whether it was indoors or outdoors. A safe existing photograph can help, but do not approach to take one.
Clarify what a visit can establish
- Is a licensed controller available for the property?
- What access details can be supplied without entering the affected area?
- How should household members wait safely?
- What is the scope if the snake is no longer visible?
- What should you do if it is seen again before arrival?
A snake that has moved out of sight may not be located during a search. Do not assume every visit guarantees capture or that removal prevents another snake entering later. Ask the controller to explain realistic limitations before confirming a booking.
Discuss the property after the immediate incident
Our Melbourne snake response guide provides broader context. Once the immediate situation is addressed, discuss access points and site conditions with the professional. Do not start clearing the last-seen area while the snake may still be present.
Call 0416 528 547 for availability or send a snake service enquiry for non-emergency planning. Online enquiries are not a substitute for urgent assistance or calling 000 for a suspected bite.
