Snake catchers in Ansons Bay, TAS 7216
The nearest listed snake catcher to Ansons Bay is Northers snake removal in Launceston, about 105 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Ansons Bay, 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 Ansons Bay. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 105 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 147 km)
- Snake safe Tas, Sorell (about 198 km)
Snakes around Ansons Bay
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Launceston and North East. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus)
Often banded in yellow and dark brown, but plenty are plain olive or black.
Flattens its neck when threatened. Back away slowly.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Ansons Bay?
The snake catcher phone number for Ansons Bay 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 Ansons Bay. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Ansons Bay?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Ansons Bay. The nearest listed snake catcher to Ansons Bay is Northers snake removal in Launceston, about 105 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Ansons Bay, 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 Ansons Bay?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Ansons Bay, including Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. 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 Tasmania?
Yes. Snake catchers in Tasmania 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 Ansons Bay?
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
- Ansons Bay, TAS 7264 (under 1 km)
- Eddystone Point, TAS 7264 (4 km)
- Eddystone, TAS 7264 (8 km)
- Gladstone, TAS 7264 (11 km)
- Mount William, TAS 7264 (12 km)
- The Gardens, TAS 7216 (16 km)
- Musselroe Bay, TAS 7264 (23 km)
- Binalong Bay, TAS 7216 (24 km)
- South Mount Cameron, TAS 7264 (26 km)
- Akaroa, TAS 7216 (29 km)
- Goshen, TAS 7216 (29 km)
- Pioneer, TAS 7264 (29 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.