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Post date: Nov 20, 2017 5:50:08 AM
Snake season is well and truly upon us. Here are some safety tips and advice around snake safety while you are out bushwalking.
There are 22 species of snakes in the Lamington national park and 27 species of snakes in the Greater Brisbane area including the Eastern Brown snake and the Eastern Tiger snake (two of Australia's more aggressive and deadlier snakes).
95% of people are bitten when trying to catch or kill snakes. If you come across a snake, most snakes given the opportunity will retreat unless threatened. Give them plenty of time and space to retreat.
First aid for snakebites
If bitten call 000 for an ambulance
Lie the patient down, keep them as still as possible and reassure the patient
Use a pressure bandage (do not wash the wound), if on a limb wrap the bandage from the limb end towards to body; immobilise limb
If possible circle the bite site, write down the time of the bite and bandage application
Wait for medical aid
Sometimes you cannot tell 100% by looking at a snake what type of snake it is, for example Eastern tiger snakes can vary in color from light grey to almost black often with narrow cross bands - but not always. Brown snakes can range in colours from spotted to light tan to almost black.
More information can be found at:
https://wetlandinfo.ehp.qld.gov.au/wetlands/facts-maps/wildlife/?AreaID=national-park-lamington
http://stjohn.org.au/assets/uploads/fact%20sheets/english/FS_snakebite.pdf
https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/livingwith/snakes/near-you/snakes_of_southeast_queensland.html
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