Snake catchers in Liffey, TAS 7301
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Liffey inside their service area. The closest base is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 17 km away.
Catchers serving Liffey
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, based in Golden Valley (about 17 km)
- Northers snake removal, based in Launceston (about 35 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Liffey. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- North West Snake Catchers, Cooee (about 109 km)
- Snake safe Tas, Sorell (about 134 km)
- Unnamed snake-removal service, Kingston (about 148 km)
Snakes around Liffey
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 Liffey
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Liffey include Launceston General Hospital (about 36 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 Liffey?
The snake catcher phone number for Liffey 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 Liffey. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Liffey?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Liffey. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Liffey inside their service area. The closest base is Deloraine Snake Catcher in Golden Valley, about 17 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Liffey?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Liffey, 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 Liffey?
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 Liffey for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Liffey include Launceston General Hospital (about 36 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
- Bracknell, TAS 7302 (8 km)
- Blackwood Creek, TAS 7301 (8 km)
- Cluan, TAS 7303 (10 km)
- Bishopsbourne, TAS 7301 (11 km)
- Whitemore, TAS 7303 (12 km)
- Golden Valley, TAS 7304 (13 km)
- Oaks, TAS 7303 (13 km)
- Osmaston, TAS 7303 (14 km)
- Poatina, TAS 7302 (15 km)
- Jackeys Marsh, TAS 7304 (15 km)
- Westbury, TAS 7303 (16 km)
- Quamby Brook, TAS 7304 (16 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.