Snake catchers in Surges Bay, TAS 7116
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Surges Bay inside their service area. The closest base is Unnamed snake-removal service in Kingston, about 38 km away.
Catchers serving Surges Bay
- Unnamed snake-removal service, based in Kingston (about 38 km)
- Snake safe Tas, based in Sorell (about 74 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Surges Bay. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Keisha Tauti, Boomer Bay (about 81 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 182 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 198 km)
Snakes around Surges Bay
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 Surges Bay
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Surges Bay include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 47 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 Surges Bay?
The snake catcher phone number for Surges Bay 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 Surges Bay. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Surges Bay?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Surges Bay. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Surges Bay 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 Surges Bay?
1 species has a mapped range reaching Surges Bay, 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 Surges Bay?
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 Surges Bay for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Surges Bay include Royal Hobart Hospital (about 47 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
- Glendevie, TAS 7109 (2 km)
- Waterloo, TAS 7109 (3 km)
- Brooks Bay, TAS 7116 (3 km)
- Cairns Bay, TAS 7116 (5 km)
- Petcheys Bay, TAS 7109 (5 km)
- Police Point, TAS 7116 (5 km)
- Lymington, TAS 7109 (6 km)
- Wattle Grove, TAS 7109 (7 km)
- Geeveston, TAS 7116 (8 km)
- Lower Wattle Grove, TAS 7109 (8 km)
- Port Huon, TAS 7116 (9 km)
- Dover, TAS 7117 (9 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.