Snake catchers in Police Point, TAS 7116
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Police Point inside their service area. The closest base is Unnamed snake-removal service in Kingston, about 38 km away.
Catchers serving Police Point
- Unnamed snake-removal service, based in Kingston (about 38 km)
- Snake safe Tas, based in Sorell (about 73 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Police Point. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Keisha Tauti, Boomer Bay (about 79 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 186 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 201 km)
Snakes around Police Point
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.
Snake bite help in Police Point
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Police Point include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 48 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 Police Point?
The snake catcher phone number for Police Point 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 Police Point. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Police Point?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Police Point. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Police Point inside their service area. The closest base is Unnamed snake-removal service in Kingston, 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 Police Point?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Police Point, including Tiger snake. It is dangerously venomous: Tiger snake. 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 Police Point?
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 Police Point for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Police Point include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 48 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
- Brooks Bay, TAS 7116 (3 km)
- Glendevie, TAS 7109 (4 km)
- Surveyors Bay, TAS 7116 (5 km)
- Eggs And Bacon Bay, TAS 7112 (5 km)
- Surges Bay, TAS 7116 (5 km)
- Dover, TAS 7117 (6 km)
- Abels Bay, TAS 7112 (6 km)
- Huon Island, TAS 7112 (6 km)
- Lymington, TAS 7109 (6 km)
- Petcheys Bay, TAS 7109 (8 km)
- Randalls Bay, TAS 7112 (8 km)
- Waterloo, TAS 7109 (8 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.