Snake attacks man

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Snake attacks man

 

A LEONGATHA resident was admitted to hospital in Traralgon after he was bitten by a snake on his property on Thursday.

Neil Arthur was in the backyard of his Silverback Place home when he realised he was bitten by a snake.

The 53 year old attended Leongatha Healthcare where he was referred to Latrobe Regional Hospital.

Fortunately for Mr Arthur the bite was dry and did not contain any venom.

The species of the snake is unknown.

A spokesperson for Leongatha Healthcare recommended people carry bandages when out and about this summer.

“It is important to know first aid for a snake bite. They need to know how to apply bandages and should aim to keep the limb as still and relaxed as possible,” they said.

“Always dial triple zero if you have been bitten by a snake.”

Fact sheets explaining the bandaging process can be accessed online at stjohn.org.au

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