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Australian directory / South East

Snake catchers in Lemont, TAS 7120

1 catcher business in this directory lists Lemont inside its service area. The closest base is Snake safe Tas in Sorell, about 50 km away.

Catchers serving Lemont

Nearest listed catchers

These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Lemont. Call to check whether they travel this far.

Snakes around Lemont

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 Lemont?

The snake catcher phone number for Lemont 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 Lemont. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call to remove a snake in Lemont?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lemont. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Lemont inside its service area. The closest base is Snake safe Tas in Sorell, about 50 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Lemont?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Lemont, 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 Lemont?

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.

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Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)

If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.