Sick and injured wildlife
If you find a sick, injured or orphaned animal please contact Bonorong Wildlife Rescue on 0447 264 625 at any time. Bonorong Wildlife Rescue is a privately run, volunteer-based rescue service operating Tasmania-wide.
Reporting roadkill
To report roadkill on council owned roads please contact us on 03 6217 9500.
To report roadkill on state highways and roads please call the Department of State Growth (Transport) on 1300 135 513.
Snakes
If you come across a snake, stay a safe distance away and do not disturb it. If you are bitten by a snake, call 000 immediately.
If you come across a snake of concern on your property and need it removed, contact Reptile Rescue Incorporated Tasmania 0499 116 690. This is a volunteer network of fully insured snake handlers.
You will be asked to keep an eye on the snake from a safe distance until they get there to make the capture quicker.
To report a snake found in a council facility, such as a playground or amenities building, contact us on 03 6217 9500.