Snake catchers in Cowrie Point, TAS 7321
1 catcher business in this directory lists Cowrie Point inside its service area. The closest base is North West Snake Catchers in Cooee, about 48 km away.
Catchers serving Cowrie Point
- North West Snake Catchers, based in Cooee (about 48 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Cowrie Point. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 138 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 163 km)
Snakes around Cowrie Point
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for West and North West. 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.
Snake bite help in Cowrie Point
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Cowrie Point include North West Regional Hospital (about 48 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 Cowrie Point?
The snake catcher phone number for Cowrie Point 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 Cowrie Point. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Cowrie Point?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Cowrie Point. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Cowrie Point inside its service area. The closest base is North West Snake Catchers in Cooee, about 48 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Cowrie Point?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Cowrie Point, 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 Cowrie Point?
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 Cowrie Point for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Cowrie Point include North West Regional Hospital (about 48 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
- Port Latta, TAS 7321 (2 km)
- Crayfish Creek, TAS 7321 (3 km)
- Black River, TAS 7321 (3 km)
- Edgcumbe Beach, TAS 7321 (4 km)
- Hellyer, TAS 7321 (6 km)
- Detention, TAS 7321 (8 km)
- Wiltshire, TAS 7321 (8 km)
- South Forest, TAS 7330 (11 km)
- Forest, TAS 7330 (11 km)
- Rocky Cape, TAS 7321 (12 km)
- Mawbanna, TAS 7321 (12 km)
- Stanley, TAS 7331 (13 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.