Snake catchers in Sorell, TAS 7172
3 catcher businesses in this directory list Sorell inside their service area. The closest base is Snake safe Tas in Sorell, about 5 km away.
Catchers serving Sorell
- Snake safe Tas, based in Sorell (about 5 km)
- Keisha Tauti, based in Boomer Bay (about 23 km)
- Unnamed snake-removal service, based in Kingston (about 32 km)
Snakes around Sorell
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Hobart. 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 Sorell
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Sorell include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 23 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 Sorell?
The snake catcher phone number for Sorell 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 Sorell. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Sorell?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Sorell. 3 catcher businesses in this directory list Sorell inside their service area. The closest base is Snake safe Tas in Sorell, about 5 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Sorell?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Sorell, 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 Sorell?
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 Sorell for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Sorell include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 23 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
- Pawleena, TAS 7172 (3 km)
- Penna, TAS 7171 (4 km)
- Midway Point, TAS 7171 (4 km)
- Lewisham, TAS 7173 (6 km)
- Wattle Hill, TAS 7172 (7 km)
- Orielton, TAS 7172 (8 km)
- Dodges Ferry, TAS 7173 (9 km)
- Forcett, TAS 7173 (9 km)
- Seven Mile Beach, TAS 7170 (10 km)
- Carlton, TAS 7173 (11 km)
- Carlton River, TAS 7173 (12 km)
- Cambridge, TAS 7170 (13 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.