Snake catchers in Butlers Gorge, TAS 7140
The nearest listed snake catcher to Butlers Gorge is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 80 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Butlers Gorge, 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 Butlers Gorge. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 80 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 115 km)
- Unnamed snake-removal service, Kingston (about 117 km)
Snakes around Butlers Gorge
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 Butlers Gorge?
The snake catcher phone number for Butlers Gorge 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 Butlers Gorge. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Butlers Gorge?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Butlers Gorge. The nearest listed snake catcher to Butlers Gorge is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 80 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Butlers Gorge, 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 Butlers Gorge?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Butlers Gorge, 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 Butlers Gorge?
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
- Derwent Bridge, TAS 7140 (13 km)
- Tarraleah, TAS 7140 (17 km)
- Bradys Lake, TAS 7140 (19 km)
- Bronte Park, TAS 7140 (23 km)
- Lake St Clair, TAS 7140 (23 km)
- London Lakes, TAS 7140 (23 km)
- Dee, TAS 7140 (25 km)
- Wayatinah, TAS 7140 (25 km)
- Strickland, TAS 7140 (36 km)
- Victoria Valley, TAS 7140 (38 km)
- Walls Of Jerusalem, TAS 7304 (39 km)
- Little Pine Lagoon, TAS 7140 (40 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.