A HOBART medico has rescued a deadly tiger snake she found writhing in the middle of the road in the middle of the city. Dr Birrell, who knew something about snake handling after attending Reptile ...

An elderly man from Tasmania has died after being bitten several times by a tiger snake that coiled itself around his arm, his brother confirmed. Winston Fish, a 79-year-old from the Australian island ...

The 33-year-old was trekking in the Southwest National Park when she was bitten on Wednesday night. The NSW woman was walking the Port Davey Track, which penetrates deep into the park. The Westpac ...

A Tasmanian farmer has died in the Royal Hobart Hospital after being bitten by a snake. Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. Stay in the know on news that ...

At least four dogs have been bitten in suburban backyards since snakes started coming out of hibernation in recent weeks. And Reptile Rescue staff, who catch and relocate unwelcome snakes and lizards ...

TASMANIA’S snake population is rousing from its winter slumber but herpetologist Simon Fearn says humans have little to fear if they keep out of their way. Copperheads are out and about searching for ...

Well actually, it’s no joke. The two, rather friendly – though appearances can be deceiving – tiger snakes have a mystery illness that is baffling Sandy Bay vet James Harris. Both are suffering from ...