How to survive a snake bite - from someone who did

Do you know what to do if a snake bites you?

Snake season is upon us, and Australia is living up to its international reputation for alarming wildlife in unexpected places.

An unusually high number of snakes are being spotted in suburban homes in Australia right now – so if you come into contact with one over the coming months, what should you do? And if you’re bitten, what’s the steps you need to take to ensure your survival?

On this episode of the Briefing Bension Siebert speaks to snake handler Mark Pelley about his own life-threatening experience of getting bitten by a tiger snake, why there are so many snakes around right now, and what to do if you come across one – or if you or a pet is bitten.

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