Snake catchers in Liena, TAS 7304
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Liena inside their service area. The closest base is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 38 km away.
Catchers serving Liena
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, based in Golden Valley (about 38 km)
- North West Snake Catchers, based in Cooee (about 65 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Liena. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 78 km)
- Snake safe Tas, Sorell (about 175 km)
- Unnamed snake-removal service, Kingston (about 180 km)
Snakes around Liena
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for West and North West. 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 Liena
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Liena include Mersey Community Hospital (about 41 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 Liena?
The snake catcher phone number for Liena 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 Liena. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Liena?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Liena. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Liena inside their service area. The closest base is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 38 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Liena?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Liena, 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 Liena?
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 Liena for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Liena include Mersey Community Hospital (about 41 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
- Mayberry, TAS 7304 (6 km)
- Lorinna, TAS 7306 (7 km)
- Mount Roland, TAS 7306 (8 km)
- Gowrie Park, TAS 7306 (11 km)
- Cethana, TAS 7306 (11 km)
- Staverton, TAS 7306 (12 km)
- Mersey Forest, TAS 7304 (14 km)
- Middlesex, TAS 7306 (14 km)
- Claude Road, TAS 7306 (14 km)
- Moina, TAS 7310 (14 km)
- Mole Creek, TAS 7304 (15 km)
- Promised Land, TAS 7306 (15 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.