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Snakebites often happen in the most ordinary moments: hanging out washing, collecting firewood, stepping through long grass to reach a shed. In countries like Australia, thousands are bitten each year, many just metres from their front door. The shock is real, but panic is dangerous. Survival usually depends less on the snake, and more on how quickly and calmly people respond.<\/p>\n

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Making your property less attractive to snakes\u2014tidy yards, trimmed vegetation, sealed gaps, and fewer rodents\u2014can dramatically cut risk. Protective clothing like boots, long pants, and gloves adds another layer of defence. But when a bite does happen, every second counts. Treat all bites as venomous, keep the person still, call emergency services, apply a firm pressure bandage, and immobilise the limb without washing the wound. With the right knowledge and swift action, a terrifying moment can end in relief instead of tragedy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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