Snake catchers in Brandum, TAS 7304
1 catcher business in this directory lists Brandum inside its service area. The closest base is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 25 km away.
Catchers serving Brandum
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, based in Golden Valley (about 25 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Brandum. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 57 km)
- North West Snake Catchers, Cooee (about 110 km)
- Snake safe Tas, Sorell (about 128 km)
Snakes around Brandum
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South 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 Brandum?
The snake catcher phone number for Brandum 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 Brandum. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Brandum?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Brandum. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Brandum inside its service area. The closest base is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 25 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Brandum?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Brandum, 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 Brandum?
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
- Reynolds Neck, TAS 7304 (4 km)
- Doctors Point, TAS 7304 (5 km)
- Breona, TAS 7304 (5 km)
- Liawenee, TAS 7030 (8 km)
- Central Plateau, TAS 7304 (8 km)
- Cramps Bay, TAS 7030 (14 km)
- Jackeys Marsh, TAS 7304 (14 km)
- Miena, TAS 7030 (18 km)
- Tods Corner, TAS 7030 (19 km)
- Little Pine Lagoon, TAS 7140 (20 km)
- Meander, TAS 7304 (20 km)
- Blackwood Creek, TAS 7301 (21 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.