Snake catchers in Colebrook, TAS 7027
1 catcher business in this directory lists Colebrook inside its service area. The closest base is Snake safe Tas in Sorell, about 32 km away.
Catchers serving Colebrook
- Snake safe Tas, based in Sorell (about 32 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Colebrook. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Unnamed snake-removal service, Kingston (about 48 km)
- Keisha Tauti, Boomer Bay (about 54 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 118 km)
Snakes around Colebrook
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South East. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
Snake bite help in Colebrook
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Colebrook include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 37 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 Colebrook?
The snake catcher phone number for Colebrook 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 Colebrook. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Colebrook?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Colebrook. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Colebrook inside its service area. The closest base is Snake safe Tas in Sorell, about 32 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Colebrook?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Colebrook, including Lowland copperhead. It is dangerously venomous: 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 Colebrook?
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 Colebrook for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Colebrook include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 37 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
- Rhyndaston, TAS 7120 (8 km)
- Campania, TAS 7026 (12 km)
- Tunnack, TAS 7120 (12 km)
- Tiberias, TAS 7120 (13 km)
- Bagdad, TAS 7030 (13 km)
- Bagdad North, TAS 7030 (13 km)
- Melton Mowbray, TAS 7030 (13 km)
- Dysart, TAS 7030 (13 km)
- Mangalore, TAS 7030 (14 km)
- Tea Tree, TAS 7017 (15 km)
- Pontville, TAS 7030 (16 km)
- Stonor, TAS 7119 (17 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.