Snake catchers in Lake Sorell, TAS 7030
The nearest listed snake catcher to Lake Sorell is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 70 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Lake Sorell, so call to check whether they travel this far.
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Lake Sorell. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 70 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 73 km)
- Snake safe Tas, Sorell (about 80 km)
Snakes around Lake Sorell
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 Lake Sorell?
The snake catcher phone number for Lake Sorell 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 Lake Sorell. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Lake Sorell?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lake Sorell. The nearest listed snake catcher to Lake Sorell is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 70 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Lake Sorell, 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 Lake Sorell?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Lake Sorell, 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 Lake Sorell?
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
- Interlaken, TAS 7030 (6 km)
- Millers Bluff, TAS 7030 (17 km)
- Woodbury, TAS 7120 (20 km)
- Morass Bay, TAS 7030 (21 km)
- Tunbridge, TAS 7120 (23 km)
- Antill Ponds, TAS 7120 (23 km)
- Wilburville, TAS 7030 (24 km)
- Lower Marshes, TAS 7030 (26 km)
- Arthurs Lake, TAS 7030 (26 km)
- Oatlands, TAS 7120 (27 km)
- Kempton, TAS 7030 (28 km)
- York Plains, TAS 7120 (28 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.