Snakes
Call 000Do now Keep them still. Bandage the whole limb firmly. Do not try to catch the snake.
Police, fire and ambulance. Free from any phone.112 works from a mobile. 106 is the text relay if you are deaf or have a speech impairment. Need an interpreter? Say “I want a [your language] interpreter”.Stay on the line. The call taker may give you first aid instructions.Not sure where you are? The free Emergency+ app shows your location. Install it before you need it.
SourcesQueensland Ambulance Service — calling an ambulanceTriple Zero — Australian GovernmentEmergency+ app
Treat every snake bite as potentially life-threatening, including sea snakes. Call 000 and ask for an ambulance, then bandage and keep still as above.
- You may not feel the bite or see a mark. Symptoms can take an hour or more to show.
- Do not try to catch or kill the snake. Many Australian snakes are protected.
- If you see a snake, stay calm and move away. Snakes are most active in the warmer months, spring and summer.
Sourceshealthdirect — snake bitesBetter Health Channel — bites and stings first aid