Snake catchers in Lake St Clair, TAS 7140
The nearest listed snake catcher to Lake St Clair is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 66 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Lake St Clair, 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 St Clair. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 66 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 106 km)
- North West Snake Catchers, Cooee (about 116 km)
Snakes around Lake St Clair
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 St Clair?
The snake catcher phone number for Lake St Clair 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 St Clair. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Lake St Clair?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lake St Clair. The nearest listed snake catcher to Lake St Clair is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 66 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Lake St Clair, 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 St Clair?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Lake St Clair, 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 St Clair?
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
- Derwent Bridge, TAS 7140 (10 km)
- Walls Of Jerusalem, TAS 7304 (19 km)
- Butlers Gorge, TAS 7140 (23 km)
- Bronte Park, TAS 7140 (28 km)
- Bradys Lake, TAS 7140 (33 km)
- London Lakes, TAS 7140 (33 km)
- Tarraleah, TAS 7140 (36 km)
- Little Pine Lagoon, TAS 7140 (37 km)
- Dee, TAS 7140 (39 km)
- Central Plateau, TAS 7304 (41 km)
- Mersey Forest, TAS 7304 (42 km)
- Miena, TAS 7030 (45 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.