Snake catchers in Mountain River, TAS 7109
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Mountain River inside their service area. The closest base is Unnamed snake-removal service in Kingston, about 14 km away.
Catchers serving Mountain River
- Unnamed snake-removal service, based in Kingston (about 14 km)
- Snake safe Tas, based in Sorell (about 45 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Mountain River. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Keisha Tauti, Boomer Bay (about 58 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 154 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 166 km)
Snakes around Mountain River
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for South East. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
No species have been mapped to this locality yet.
Snake bite help in Mountain River
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Mountain River include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 18 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 Mountain River?
The snake catcher phone number for Mountain River 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 Mountain River. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Mountain River?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Mountain River. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Mountain River inside their service area. The closest base is Unnamed snake-removal service in Kingston, about 14 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Mountain River?
No species ranges have been mapped to Mountain River yet. Browse the Australian snake guide for species found in the wider region.
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 Mountain River?
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 Mountain River for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Mountain River include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 18 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
- Lower Longley, TAS 7109 (4 km)
- Longley, TAS 7150 (5 km)
- Grove, TAS 7109 (6 km)
- Crabtree, TAS 7109 (7 km)
- Sandfly, TAS 7150 (7 km)
- Leslie Vale, TAS 7054 (8 km)
- Neika, TAS 7054 (9 km)
- Kaoota, TAS 7150 (9 km)
- Allens Rivulet, TAS 7150 (9 km)
- Wellington Park, TAS 7054 (10 km)
- Lucaston, TAS 7109 (10 km)
- Pelverata, TAS 7150 (10 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.