Snake catchers in Lalla, TAS 7267
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Lalla inside their service area. The closest base is Northers snake removal in Launceston, about 22 km away.
Catchers serving Lalla
- Northers snake removal, based in Launceston (about 22 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, based in Golden Valley (about 57 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Lalla. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- North West Snake Catchers, Cooee (about 112 km)
- Snake safe Tas, Sorell (about 170 km)
- Keisha Tauti, Boomer Bay (about 186 km)
Snakes around Lalla
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Launceston and North 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.
Snake bite help in Lalla
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Lalla include Launceston General Hospital (about 22 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 Lalla?
The snake catcher phone number for Lalla 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 Lalla. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Lalla?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lalla. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Lalla inside their service area. The closest base is Northers snake removal in Launceston, about 22 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Lalla?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Lalla, 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 Lalla?
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 Lalla for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Lalla include Launceston General Hospital (about 22 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
- Lilydale, TAS 7268 (3 km)
- Karoola, TAS 7267 (3 km)
- Underwood, TAS 7268 (5 km)
- Bangor, TAS 7267 (5 km)
- North Lilydale, TAS 7268 (6 km)
- Tunnel, TAS 7254 (7 km)
- Turners Marsh, TAS 7267 (8 km)
- Lower Turners Marsh, TAS 7267 (8 km)
- Retreat, TAS 7254 (11 km)
- Lebrina, TAS 7254 (11 km)
- Wyena, TAS 7254 (11 km)
- Golconda, TAS 7254 (11 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.