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     * understand that you need to remain inactive to reduce lymphatic circulation speed and get to medical help as soon as possible - mostly you have a few hours if first aid has been applied - deaths within minutes is rare but can happen - and most snakebites are NOT dangerous as snakes generally choose NOT to envenomate you - so don't panic!
   ***YOU DO NOT NEED a device to suck out the venom - these do NOT WORK with Australian snake bites** - just apply bandages firmly and call for medical help
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+  ***assume all snakes in Australia are venomous (most are except pythons and some tree snakes and a few others)**
+  ***WATCH where you are walking - snakes will not always move out of your way and they may bite if you get too close or step on them**
+    * take extra care running or cycling - snakes like to sunbake on tracks especially during the mornings
+    * they can get caught in your bike gears if you run over them and then they will be very angry and bite you - see [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/snake-caught-in-bike-chain/106920972]]
+  * **LEAVE them alone - let them do their thing, although sometimes they need to be given encouragement to move out of where you are living**
+    * call an expert if they are in your house!
+  * **DON'T handle snakes unless you are an expert**
+  * **Take extra care in long grass or when searching for firewood and don't put hands down holes you can't see whats hiding inside**
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