Snake catchers in Cape Portland, TAS 7264

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Cape Portland?

The snake catcher phone number for Cape Portland 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 Cape Portland. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call to remove a snake in Cape Portland?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Cape Portland. The nearest listed snake catcher to Cape Portland is Northers snake removal in Launceston, about 107 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Cape Portland, 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 Cape Portland?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Cape Portland, 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 Cape Portland?

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.