Snakebites require calm, immediate action. In outdoor and farming environments, knowing correct first aid can be lifesaving, especially during warmer months when snakes are more active.
In Australia, the Royal Flying Doctor Service reports around 3,000 snakebites each year, with roughly 550 hospital admissions and about two deaths annually. Data from the Australian Snakebite Project shows brown snakes cause about 41% of confirmed bites, tiger snakes 17%, and red-bellied black snakes 16%.
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