Snake catchers in The Gardens, TAS 7216

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for The Gardens?

The snake catcher phone number for The Gardens 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 The Gardens. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call to remove a snake in The Gardens?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers The Gardens. The nearest listed snake catcher to The Gardens is Northers snake removal in Launceston, about 99 km away. Their listed service area stops short of The Gardens, so call to check whether they travel this far. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around The Gardens?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching The Gardens, 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 The Gardens?

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.