Snake catchers in Swanston, TAS 7120
1 catcher business in this directory lists Swanston inside its service area. The closest base is Snake safe Tas in Sorell, about 46 km away.
Catchers serving Swanston
- Snake safe Tas, based in Sorell (about 46 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Swanston. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Keisha Tauti, Boomer Bay (about 58 km)
- Unnamed snake-removal service, Kingston (about 80 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 111 km)
Snakes around Swanston
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.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Swanston?
The snake catcher phone number for Swanston 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 Swanston. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Swanston?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Swanston. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Swanston inside its service area. The closest base is Snake safe Tas in Sorell, about 46 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Swanston?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Swanston, 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 Swanston?
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.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Lemont, TAS 7120 (9 km)
- Stonehenge, TAS 7120 (12 km)
- Little Swanport, TAS 7190 (16 km)
- Tooms Lake, TAS 7209 (17 km)
- Pontypool, TAS 7190 (18 km)
- Andover, TAS 7120 (19 km)
- Pawtella, TAS 7120 (21 km)
- Whitefoord, TAS 7120 (21 km)
- Woodsdale, TAS 7120 (21 km)
- Triabunna, TAS 7190 (24 km)
- Baden, TAS 7120 (24 km)
- Rocky Hills, TAS 7190 (25 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.