Good advice CG, they also like to shelter under spinifex bushes, so if anyone needs to "squat" don't do it near these, also not nice if you get "spiked" by these bushes, you will think you have been bitten
-- Edited by Vic on Monday 19th of March 2012 06:34:03 PM
Cruising Granny said
11:21 PM Mar 19, 2012
From the link, note the 2 death adder deaths in the Kimberley Region. These snakes hang around rocks and in sand dunes, and the camouflage is amazing. They're not big or very long but they are quick using the element of surprise, or should I say, shock. Take care when bush walking, wear boots or shoes and long pants if possible, and don't attempt to do anything with the snake. They tend to slip away rather than confront or attack, but the tiger snake and taipan are more aggro.
johnq said
03:19 AM Mar 20, 2012
Where is mention of that 35 yr old fellow from Rockhampton who died from a brown snake bite in Nov 2011?
"Epidemiology of Snakebite in Australia The true incidence of snakebite in Australia is unknown. Estimates suggest that there may be several thousand cases of snakebite in Australia each year. Of these perhaps 300 require treatment with antivenom. Surveys over recent years suggest a death rate of around 2-4 cases per year on average, although it is likely that the actual number of deaths is somewhat higher than this, due to unrecognised snakebite deaths. The most recent published survey of deaths from snakebite in Australia found a death rate of around 3.2 deaths per year, although the significance of this is not clear as yet. Prior to the development of specific antivenom therapy and improved supportive care, snakebite was associated with a high case fatality rate."
Hi Vic, Thanks. I spotted a 2011 incident for Qld, but maybe the Nov 2011 death was missed.
Vic said
06:18 PM Mar 20, 2012
johnq wrote:
Hi Vic, Thanks. I spotted a 2011 incident for Qld, but maybe the Nov 2011 death was missed.
I missed that one John, seems a bit odd having it there on it's own under 2010, I wonder if it was a type. But never mind at least it gives us some idea of where and when.....like your link by the way!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_snake_bites_in_Australia
Good advice CG, they also like to shelter under spinifex bushes, so if anyone needs to "squat" don't do it near these, also not nice if you get "spiked" by these bushes, you will think you have been bitten
-- Edited by Vic on Monday 19th of March 2012 06:34:03 PM
Take care when bush walking, wear boots or shoes and long pants if possible, and don't attempt to do anything with the snake.
They tend to slip away rather than confront or attack, but the tiger snake and taipan are more aggro.
Where is mention of that 35 yr old fellow from Rockhampton who died from a brown snake bite in Nov 2011?
"Epidemiology of Snakebite in Australia
The true incidence of snakebite in Australia is unknown. Estimates suggest that there may be several thousand cases of snakebite in Australia each year. Of these perhaps 300 require treatment with antivenom. Surveys over recent years suggest a death rate of around 2-4 cases per year on average, although it is likely that the actual number of deaths is somewhat higher than this, due to unrecognised snakebite deaths. The most recent published survey of deaths from snakebite in Australia found a death rate of around 3.2 deaths per year, although the significance of this is not clear as yet. Prior to the development of specific antivenom therapy and improved supportive care, snakebite was associated with a high case fatality rate."
Australian Venom Research Unit
http://www.avru.org/compendium/biogs/A000084b.htm
It's full of pricks, just like Canberra and the public service.
Hi Vic, Thanks. I spotted a 2011 incident for Qld, but maybe the Nov 2011 death was missed.
I missed that one John, seems a bit odd having it there on it's own under 2010, I wonder if it was a type. But never mind at least it gives us some idea of where and when.....like your link by the way!