Snake catchers in Cramps Bay, TAS 7030
1 catcher business in this directory lists Cramps Bay inside its service area. The closest base is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 32 km away.
Catchers serving Cramps Bay
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, based in Golden Valley (about 32 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Cramps Bay. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 53 km)
- Snake safe Tas, Sorell (about 117 km)
- North West Snake Catchers, Cooee (about 122 km)
Snakes around Cramps Bay
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 Cramps Bay?
The snake catcher phone number for Cramps Bay 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 Cramps Bay. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Cramps Bay?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Cramps Bay. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Cramps Bay inside its service area. The closest base is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, 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 Cramps Bay?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Cramps Bay, 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 Cramps Bay?
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
- Reynolds Neck, TAS 7304 (11 km)
- Tods Corner, TAS 7030 (11 km)
- Poatina, TAS 7302 (13 km)
- Liawenee, TAS 7030 (13 km)
- Brandum, TAS 7304 (14 km)
- Breona, TAS 7304 (14 km)
- Flintstone, TAS 7030 (15 km)
- Blackwood Creek, TAS 7301 (15 km)
- Doctors Point, TAS 7304 (15 km)
- Miena, TAS 7030 (17 km)
- Arthurs Lake, TAS 7030 (18 km)
- Steppes, TAS 7030 (18 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.