Snake catchers in Geeveston, TAS 7116
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Geeveston inside their service area. The closest base is Unnamed snake-removal service in Kingston, about 37 km away.
Catchers serving Geeveston
- Unnamed snake-removal service, based in Kingston (about 37 km)
- Snake safe Tas, based in Sorell (about 73 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Geeveston. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Keisha Tauti, Boomer Bay (about 81 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 175 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 192 km)
Snakes around Geeveston
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.
Snake bite help in Geeveston
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Geeveston include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 45 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 Geeveston?
The snake catcher phone number for Geeveston 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 Geeveston. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Geeveston?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Geeveston. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Geeveston inside their service area. The closest base is Unnamed snake-removal service in Kingston, about 37 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Geeveston?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Geeveston, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: Tiger snake. 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 Geeveston?
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 Geeveston for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Geeveston include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 45 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 Huon, TAS 7116 (2 km)
- Cairns Bay, TAS 7116 (3 km)
- Castle Forbes Bay, TAS 7116 (5 km)
- Waterloo, TAS 7109 (5 km)
- Wattle Grove, TAS 7109 (6 km)
- Lower Wattle Grove, TAS 7109 (7 km)
- Glaziers Bay, TAS 7109 (8 km)
- Petcheys Bay, TAS 7109 (8 km)
- Surges Bay, TAS 7116 (8 km)
- Franklin, TAS 7113 (9 km)
- Glendevie, TAS 7109 (10 km)
- Brooks Bay, TAS 7116 (10 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.