Snake catchers in Bridgewater, TAS 7030
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Bridgewater inside their service area. The closest base is Unnamed snake-removal service in Kingston, about 27 km away.
Catchers serving Bridgewater
- Unnamed snake-removal service, based in Kingston (about 27 km)
- Snake safe Tas, based in Sorell (about 30 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Bridgewater. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Keisha Tauti, Boomer Bay (about 50 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 134 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 143 km)
Snakes around Bridgewater
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Hobart. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
No species have been mapped to this locality yet.
Snake bite help in Bridgewater
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Bridgewater include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 18 km), measured in a straight line from the town centre. Paramedics decide which hospital to go to.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Bridgewater?
The snake catcher phone number for Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Bridgewater?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Bridgewater. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Bridgewater inside their service area. The closest base is Unnamed snake-removal service in Kingston, about 27 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Bridgewater?
No species ranges have been mapped to Bridgewater yet. Browse the Australian snake guide for species found in the wider region.
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 Bridgewater?
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.
What is the nearest hospital to Bridgewater for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Bridgewater include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 18 km), measured in a straight line from the town centre. Do not drive a bitten person to hospital yourself. Call 000, keep them still and let paramedics decide where to take them, because the closest hospital is not always the one best equipped for snake bite.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Granton, TAS 7030 (2 km)
- Herdsmans Cove, TAS 7030 (2 km)
- Gagebrook, TAS 7030 (3 km)
- Honeywood, TAS 7017 (3 km)
- Austins Ferry, TAS 7011 (4 km)
- Brighton, TAS 7030 (4 km)
- Old Beach, TAS 7017 (5 km)
- Claremont, TAS 7011 (6 km)
- Pontville, TAS 7030 (7 km)
- Dromedary, TAS 7030 (8 km)
- Otago, TAS 7017 (8 km)
- Berriedale, TAS 7011 (8 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.