How To Treat A Snake Bite - Australian SnakeBite First Aid

Australia is home to the most venomous snakes on the planet, yet we average 1-3 deaths a year from snake bite. One of the major reasons for a survival rate over 99% is that our snakebite first aid is so successful.
So with the onset of spring, in this video we run through snakebite first aid and how to survive a venomous snake bite here in Australia

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[Hipporider]

You bugger, ya scared the crap outta me with that snake strike video at the start! 😂🇦🇺👍

[bazkeen]

Great video. Worth uploading it every 6 months so new people get to see it. I've said for years that this should be taught in schools along with CPR.

[JaseC]

I had an extremely fortunate escape recently. One night working in a rural western NSW town, I started feeling really nauseous and cramping. Then a fever started. Went home and fell asleep. Slept all the next day. Woke feeling much better. A day later my leg was really itchy and I noticed two or three bite locations. 1 on back of my calf and at least one possible two close together on inside of leg just above top of boot. Both had a massive bruise emanating outwards. Punctures marks were about 10mm apart. I literally had no idea, I don’t remember any pain or feeling of being bitten, and to be honest the initial symptoms I thought I was just getting sick with some bug. I look back now and realise, firstly I should’ve got medical help, and how damn lucky I was, that it was most likely dry bites.

[bridgetlove]

This should be compulsory viewing for all tourists as well.
Great job.
I lived in Aussie in the 80s and didn't have this info. Now I can ho back but be safe I can help myself and others if needed. Good on ya mate.

[TheStickyDynamite]

Brilliant video. I just want you to know that you're not just helping Australians but also international students like myself who want to be safe in Australia :)

[simonhjc]

Absolutely spot on. We live backing onto the wollemi nat park. Ive had eastern browns wander into my garage, follow behind me as i mow. I also do bushcare. I never go anywhere without the first aid kit with compression bandage and if working in grasses/vegetation i use snake gaiters. Ive had too many experiences where an eastern brown has slithered away from my bare feet

[juliandwyer]

Having trawled the Tube and the Net generally, this video seemed to be just about the best, in my view on the subject. Probably the only thing I'd suggest to add at step 2 is to make that emergency contact call if within range in order to reduce the time taken for help to arrive. Thanks so much for your contribution.

[Dingosimon]

A great reminder to me to come back to this video, as once again I have a beautiful silver grey brown snake in my bird aviaries.
The poor birds went into their aggressive screaming mode, it always tells me a snake is here.
Thanks Mr G'day G'day

[meganb]

Wearing a whistle on a lanyard when bush walking or out in a paddock is a great habit.... even if you have mobile phone reception, you never know when you'll find your battery is flat... that way you can lie still and call for help from quite a distance.

[tamaradodge]

Thank you for this video, we aren't taught these important things during school unfortunately. I've shared on my Facebook profile to get the info out! Legend.

[danishskiwarehouse]

Great info, Nick! If I could add one thing, it’s a good idea to take the snake bandage out of its cellophane wrapper before heading out because you don’t want to be fumbling around trying to get it out during a likely very stressful situation. Thanks, Nick!

[petesmith]

Marking the site is a good idea…overall an excellent video. When all you have at hand is a compression bandage.

[thomaswhitelake]

Thanks for this. More really good content! What I'd like to see is a video about how ordinary people should respond to snakes when they encounter them in different situations. I taught my kids when they were little and I think most people are sensible but it's surprising how many encounters are happening along our creeks in Melbourne. Take care mate!

[c.r.mcleod]

This is a really great video & I agree with you that snake bite first and should be taught in all schools.

I grew up in the N.T and over the years seen so many snakes out in the wild as I've spent a lot of time out bush etc. I love snakes & they're my favourite reptile, I live in Vic now & still love going for walks in the National Parks etc as I do a lot of photography & I just love nature.

For many years I've carried at least 2-3 compression bandages in my camera bag & been laughed at so many times because of it, but I don't care as my safety comes first & of course I hope that I'll never need to use them for a snake bite. I did come across a guy once on one of my photography walks who'd Sprained his ankle, so I applied one of my bandages & then told him to use my monopod to help him hobble back to the car park. I was having a chat with him while he was waiting for a couple of mates to get him & his car. He asked me why I carry bandages with me (thinking I was a nurse), I told him I'm not a nurse etc but I carry them mainly for the purpose should I ever get bitten by a snake the bandages will buy me more time, but they also come in handy for these situations as well. I had a good chat with him about snakes, basic safety etc & suggested he do some research & always be prepared when going on bush walks etc. I was most surprised that when his mates came to get him he gave me some cash to cover the cost of the bandage, I wasn't bothered by the couple of dollars the bandage cost.

I've also had a couple of close encounters with snakes while out mostly them Slithering in front of me on paths or not seeing them basking, but I just respect them & had no issues. A little bit of common sense goes a long way as well as being prepared!

[DamagedDingo]

I see you’re coming back! Would be great to have a spider bite version to go with this.

[AusExplores]

Nice informative video, I’ve actually had a close encounter with a brown snake in one of my hikes a few months ago. Sparked an interest in the topic and snake species. Thanks for sharing!!

[brandonsmithS]

Very good information. I'd love to visit Australia someday and see the wildlife there

[TheWildlifeBrothers]

Really well done Nick, even though this doesn’t apply to me directly I want to leave a comment to boost your engagement! Great tips, I agree that everyone in Australia should know this stuff. Awesome work!
- Harrison and Evan

[Spacey]

Awesome video Nick 🙂🐍 It would be worth the risk just to have such amazing reptiles out in the wild 🐍💕🐍