Snake Facts: First Aid for Taipan Bite

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At the time of writing, only several people have ever been bitten by a Taipan and most have survived due to the quick application of first aid and hospital treatment.

The fatality of a Taipan bite can be significantly reduced by performing the following first aid procedure:

1) Keep the casualty at rest and as still as possible to stop the venom from travelling through the body.

2) Constantly observe and reassure the casualty.

3) Follow DRSABCD and be prepared to perform CPR

4) Apply the ‘pressure immobilisation technique’ (PIT):

- If the bite site is on a limb, cover it with a wide heavy elastic bandage (10 - 15 cm wide).

- Ensure the bandage is firm and tight, so tight you cannot easily slide a finger between the bandage and the skin.

- Apply a second heavy elastic bandage. Start from the fingers or toes and wind up the limb as far as possible. Consistent coverage (overlapping half over half) and consistent pressure (firm but not cutting off circulation) are key to an effective PIT.

5) Immobilise the limb and joints with a splint, or use a sling if the bite site is on an arm. Keep the limb immobilised until the ambulance arrives.

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