Snake Capture & Relocation - Launceston & Surrounds

02/01/2025

Releasing a very healthy Lowlands Copperhead caught at Dilston. 🐍

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 🎅 🐍

06/12/2023

Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁 🎅

13/11/2023

Snake relocation costs
We have seen a few people of late had to deal with complaints about the costs for getting a snake removed. We made the decision not to provide snake relocation services as part of our business due to a few reasons including both the market rates and the paucity of survival for translocated snakes. Below is a breakdown of the costs of snake relocation.

The average relocation takes 2.5 hours (30 mins there, 30 minutes to catch, 30 minutes to release, 30 minutes home, 15 minutes record keeping, 15 minutes for other items (washing gear, charging equipment, risk assessments, putting in fuel etc).

Then add upskilling, vehicle costs, insurances, equipment, (time spent finding reliable equipment and insurances etc) advertising, sick leave, annual leave, super.

Add to that, you get called out on weekends, at midnight, public holidays, seasonal work costs etc. Then all the free consults over the phone (what's this, I saw this a week ago etc)....someone is paying for that (it's you the snake catcher).

If you are a business, then you need to charge your time appropriately. If you work on the average contracting licenced trade hourly rate of 110 p/h at 2.5 hours plus costs and dare I say it a profit margin, someone charging say $150 for a call out is providing charity not a service provided by a business.... remember 99.999% of people would not do what you are doing let alone for a loss.

There is really nothing like getting a phone call at 2 am and then getting screamed at because you have the audacity to charge a fee. It is an unfortunate side to the rising costs of living and one that many people never see.

09/11/2023

With summer just around the corner snake sightings are on the rise as they slither out of hibernation. 🐍

But did you know snakes can climb trees? 🌳

We want to know have you ever had a snake encounter from above, what happened? 🫣

Let us know in the comments 💬👇

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07/11/2023

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02/11/2023

SNAKE BITES :-

Your pet will need urgent treatment and Treatment involves an infusion of snake anti-venom, intravenous fluids & pain relief. A snake bite can be treated and the quicker treatment begins the more successful the outcome.

What to do if your pet is bitten:-

Remain calm and don’t panic. Keeping calm will soothe your pet and help minimise their distress and movement.
Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage if possible (similar first aid techniques as recommended for people), but do not use a tourniquet or restrict blood flow. Do not try to look for a bite mark or clean the bite site with anything.
Keep your pet calm and quiet, movement helps the venom spread around the lymphatic system, so the less they move, the more time you have.
Carry your pet to the car, do not allow your pet to walk if you can help it. Again, any restriction of movement helps.
Transport your pet to a vet immediately, and if possible, call the clinic to let them know you are on the way. They may also provide additional instructions, and be prepared for your arrival.

Symptoms can include:

Dilated pupils
Weakness in hind legs
Trembling
Drooling
Pale gums
Pacing around anxiously
Restlessness
Difficulty breathing
Vomiting
Panting
Collapse straight after being bitten, and then act normally for a period of time
Become comatose / unconscious
Bleeding from nose, mouth, bite site
Sudden death

02/11/2023

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S N A K E S E A S O N

While spring seems reluctant to truly start, it would seem that the spattering of warm weather we have had has been enough to draw snakes out of hibernation. One of our nurses has already seen several large tigers while walking her dogs in local bushland and we have seen two patients for snake envenomation already this spring!

Now is the time to get proactive. Whilst we do have access to anti-venoms they are by no means a cure and can only mitigate the potential damage of a snake bite. So, how can you prevent snake bites for you and your furry companions?

🐾Regularly mow your yards, snakes prefer to hunt in long grass where they are not exposed to predators.
🐾Keep firewood away from the house and from your dogs sleeping areas outdoors
🐾Clean up any rubbish like sheets of corrugated metal and plywood that would make for good hiding places for snakes
🐾Keep an eye out for any shed skins and use extra caution if you find them on your property!
🐾Keep your pets on a leash and under effective control when walking around bushland, long grass and beaches.

03/10/2023

A Tasmanian snake handler is reminding people to keep their doors and windows shut during spring and summer as snakes find shelter inside

13/09/2023

Knowing what to do in the event of a snake bite could save lives 🐍

A snake catcher has explained the 'life-saving' steps Aussies should take if they are bitten by a snake. Find out what they are.

12/09/2023

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20/08/2023

Would be a busy day on the course ⛳️ 🐍

26/02/2023

Another Lowlands Copperhead being released after capture in Westbury on Saturday 🐍

12/02/2023

Releasing a Copperhead earlier today. 🐍

12/02/2023

A healthy Lowlands Copperhead caught today at Newstead College Student Accommodation 🐍 📚

04/02/2023

Here’s a great example showing that if you stay still snakes will go about it’s day and not bother you at all. 🐍 If you find yourself accidentally becoming a little to close for comfort all you need to do is stay and the snake will soon leave you alone. 🐍
Common reasons people do occasionally get a bite from a snake include -
1. Not seeing a snake and getting to close accidentally or sometimes even stepping on a snake while walking.
2. Trying to handle or remove a snake without the training or knowledge required.
3. Trying to kill a snake (if you are close enough to use a shovel they are more than likely close enough to bite you first and are far quicker) 🐍

31/01/2023

An important message to come out of this. So often talking to people the same comment is made “it can’t be that hard can it?” 🐍 unless you have the knowledge and training why would you risk it? 🤷🏼‍♂️ Let the people trained to catch snakes do it 🐍👌

It’s understood the man was attempting to relocate the venomous snake when he was bitten. He died before paramedics arrived.

29/01/2023

Releasing a Tiger Snake caught this evening. It looked to have calmed down and I had made the mistake of relaxing when releasing it so it did give me a surprise! 🐍 🐯 listen to the hiss as it strikes! 😯