During the summer months residents of Hobart may encounter a snake in their garden or a Council park or reserve within a residential area. To organise for the capture of a snake, the following should be undertaken:
1. If on residential property, contact Reptile Rescue on 0407 565 181.
2. If on a Council park or reserve within a residential area, contact the Animal Control Unit of Council. When reporting the incident please provide the following information:
You also need to be prepared to stay at the location of the snake sighting and to meet the Animal Control Officer. It will take at least 30 minutes for an Animal Control Officer to attend.
3. After hours calls will be transferred to the after hours number and answered by the Council’s security company, who will then contact the on-duty Animal Control Officer.
