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Friday, 03 October 2008

Surviving a snake attack !

What to expect? What would you do?

Read the 1000 Questions and Answers about Australian Wildlife by Steve Parish Publishing,  suggested a few interesting tips to give us an understanding about snake attack and what to do.

 

1.Which snakes are rated as Australia's deadliest?  Surprised

  • The Taipan and the Inland Taipan (sometimes called the Fierce
    Snake    ) have the most potent venom, and the     Mulga Snake has the greatest amount of venom of all Australian snakes.

2. How does a snake give warning it is about to strike?

  • It raises and inflates the front part of its body, flattens its neck and may move its fore-body from side to side.

  3. True or false? Snakes are not affected by the venom of their own species. 

  • TRUE!!!!!!Laughing

  4. Does all snake venom act on the victim's body in the same way? 

  • NO - the venom of just one species may act on several body systems or organs.

  5. Very important question here........- What is modern recommended first aid for snakebite? 

  • Modern first aid for snakebite involves firm bandaging to stop the venom reaching the victim's general circulation, then seeking medical assistance. 

  6.  Can anti-venom that will combat the effects of snake venom be safely injected into everyone?

  • NO - some people have an allergic reaction to anit-venom.

  LASTLY .... True or false? The best way to deal with a snake is to leave it alone it it does not threaten you.

  • TRUE! Tongue out

 

 Questions and answers extracted from 1000 Questions and Answers about Australian Wildlife by Steve Parish Publishing.

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Last Updated ( Friday, 10 October 2008 )
 
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