Snake catchers in Tullah, TAS 7321
The nearest listed snake catcher to Tullah is North West Snake Catchers in Cooee, about 81 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Tullah, so call to check whether they travel this far.
Nearest listed catchers
These businesses are based nearby but their listed service area does not include Tullah. Call to check whether they travel this far.
- North West Snake Catchers, Cooee (about 81 km)
- Deloraine Snake Catcher, Golden Valley (about 89 km)
- Northers snake removal, Launceston (about 131 km)
Snakes around Tullah
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for West and North West. 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 Tullah?
The snake catcher phone number for Tullah 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 Tullah. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Tullah?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Tullah. The nearest listed snake catcher to Tullah is North West Snake Catchers in Cooee, about 81 km away. Their listed service area stops short of Tullah, 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 Tullah?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Tullah, 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 Tullah?
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
- Rosebery, TAS 7470 (9 km)
- Renison Bell, TAS 7469 (16 km)
- Lake Margaret, TAS 7467 (28 km)
- Zeehan, TAS 7469 (28 km)
- Cradle Mountain, TAS 7306 (32 km)
- Guildford, TAS 7321 (32 km)
- Waratah, TAS 7321 (34 km)
- Luina, TAS 7321 (36 km)
- Gormanston, TAS 7466 (38 km)
- Queenstown, TAS 7467 (38 km)
- Savage River, TAS 7321 (42 km)
- Middlesex, TAS 7306 (42 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.