A snake bite can happen in an instant—while gardening, walking near a shed, or even working around the farmhouse. And contrary to myth, most bites occur close to home, not deep in the bush.
In Australia alone, there are ~3,000 snake bites annually, with brown snakes responsible for nearly half of all identified cases. The good news? With proper first aid, survival rates are extremely high—even for venomous bites.
But what you do in the first few minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Here’s exactly what to do—and what never to do.
