Snake catchers in Taranna, TAS 7180
2 catcher businesses in this directory list Taranna inside their service area. The closest base is Keisha Tauti in Boomer Bay, about 23 km away.
Catchers serving Taranna
- Keisha Tauti, based in Boomer Bay (about 23 km)
- Snake safe Tas, based in Sorell (about 41 km)
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Taranna. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- Unnamed snake-removal service, Kingston (about 48 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 189 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 189 km)
Snakes around Taranna
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 Taranna
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Taranna 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 Taranna?
The snake catcher phone number for Taranna 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 Taranna. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Taranna?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Taranna. 2 catcher businesses in this directory list Taranna inside their service area. The closest base is Keisha Tauti in Boomer Bay, about 23 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Taranna?
No species ranges have been mapped to Taranna 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 Taranna?
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 Taranna for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Taranna 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
- Koonya, TAS 7187 (5 km)
- Fortescue, TAS 7182 (7 km)
- Eaglehawk Neck, TAS 7179 (9 km)
- Premaydena, TAS 7185 (9 km)
- Nubeena, TAS 7184 (11 km)
- Murdunna, TAS 7178 (11 km)
- Highcroft, TAS 7183 (13 km)
- Port Arthur, TAS 7182 (13 km)
- White Beach, TAS 7184 (14 km)
- Saltwater River, TAS 7186 (14 km)
- Cape Pillar, TAS 7182 (15 km)
- Stormlea, TAS 7184 (17 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.