Thread: what should you do if you?re bitten by a snake?

Originally Posted by Tombie

Don't even need that..

As they strike they close their mouth and end up with a mouth full of fabric anyway.

So an ordinary pair of jeans will give a good percentage probability of protection then?

Correct, and sneakers.

I removed a Brown from the Management team building yesterday. It turned so I stood still and let it slide over my shoe past brushing my leg.

Then casually picked it up and took it for a walk to the perimeter fence.

You're braver than me!!

I run a mile when I see a snake out in the paddocks.

Unfortunately I had to kill a brown some years back. It became rather aggressive and would not back off. If I moved away from it , it followed at about a tomato stake distance. I would rather it turned away and I would have left it in peace.

Education is the best thing when it comes to snakes, some good advice given above. If your company or community group ever plans a snake handling course then volunteer asap. Sadly I missed out on the last as roster didn't line up.

Tombie I'm guessing your employer/client ran a snake handling course in the past and hence your designated workplace snake removal duties?

Originally Posted by Greatsouthernland

Education is the best thing when it comes to snakes, some good advice given above. If your company or community group ever plans a snake handling course then volunteer asap. Sadly I missed out on the last as roster didn't line up.

Tombie I'm guessing your employer/client ran a snake handling course in the past and hence your designated workplace snake removal duties?

Correct!

They asked for volunteers... My hand flew up.. No-one else's did

Eventually we got 4 people willing to be trained (I have previous snake experience anyway) and a trainer, along with his companions came to site.

I've had Black, Brown, Taipan and Death Adders I've had to handle now and whilst it provides a bit of adrenalin at the time, the control is easy.

I've had a DA strike my boot, leaving it covered in venom... And the Taipans are always challenging - especially when curled up on troopy gearboxes....

The number of snakes that have now slid across my feet, tapped my leg etc is quite high... I just keep still and let them pass and then either deal with them or let them keep on moving...

They are magnificent creatures, treated with respect they are harmless.

Always fun chasing Browns out of Toyotas at work ......................

Ahhh, a vindscreen viper