Snake Capture & Relocation - Launceston & Surrounds

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? 🫣

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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.