Snake Handler Bitten by Death Adder

[Surfcop24]

A snake handler was bitten by a Death Adder this afternoon......

As far as I know he is now in Safe hands at the Hospital and is Okay....

Due to my job, all I can mention it was on the Southside of Brisbane, and I cannot mention any details that might pinpoint who the person is (even though I know it name, age address etc.)..... But if they so wish to disclose how it happened etc...Feel Free....

Basically this is put up by myself as a freindly reminder of our Hobby.....

Venemous Snakes Can and Will Bite.....

Learn First Aid.... And Call for the Ambulance ASAP....

Take Care All...!!!

 

[WombleHerp]

LOL this all sounds too familiar!!! xD

(personal joke sorry to those that don't understand)

Nat

 

[fraser888]

Wow, I wonder how it happened? Sometimes you may think why are they licenced if they are careless enought to get bitten. Lucky it wasn't something more deadly.

 

[Vincent]

Lucky it wasn't something more deadly.

???

 

[888lowndes888]

LOL Sdaji all over.

 

[callith]

Wow, I wonder how it happened? Sometimes you may think why are they licenced if they are careless enought to get bitten. Lucky it wasn't something more deadly.

Yeah cause a Death Adder isn't deadly, theres what 7 snakes that are deadlier in the world?

 

[Surfcop24]

Yeah Cant Say its the best to be bitten by.....

But definately not the worst.... I think the name scares people the most....

Check this site out if you like... Toxicity levels of Aussie Snakes...

http://www.snakerescue.com.au/index.php?link=venom

 

[urodacus_au]

If you want to support the hobby, keep incidents like this to yourself. Remember that not everyone who reads this forum is a snake lover......the more people hear of 'deadly snake attacks' the more restrictions end up put on us as keepers.....

Not meant in an agro way, just something to think about.
Jordan

 

[Surfcop24]

Jordan it wasnt a "deadly snake atack" as you state.....

the handler got correct first aid instructions and called for Medical assistance......

All is good......

Venemous Snakes are not Deadly unless you are miles away from Medical Assistance.... Chill!!!

 

[urodacus_au]

Jordan it wasnt a "deadly snake atack" as you state.....

the handler got correct first aid instructions and called for Medical assistance......

All is good......

Venemous Snakes are not Deadly unless you are miles away from Medical Assistance.... Chill!!!

Preaching to the converted bud :lol: "Deadly snake attack" was said sarcastically, i thought it was obvious. My point is, spreading the word of snake bites in no way helps the hobby, if anything it makes life more difficult for people like myself when it comes to Elapids. The less people hear about envenomations the better......so Chill!!!

Jordan

 

[fraser888]

Yeah cause a Death Adder isn't deadly, theres what 7 snakes that are deadlier in the world?

I think you need to do a little reaserch. Death Adders, despite their name, are not as deadly as you think. Lets say he got bitten by a Tiapan, or a Tiger Snake. Then his time would be alot more short. If you don't really understand what you are saying, don't say it.......

 

[fraser888]

Oh and I didn't sayit wasnt deadly, I just said that there are alot more deadly snakes out there than a Death Adder.

 

[Sdaji]

Man, some people can't come up with an original gimmick! :lol:

 

[MrSpike]

Your a trend setter Sdaji...

 

[DragonKeeper]

Man, some people can't come up with an original gimmick! :lol:

Hahaha!
I saw you on the news.
I want an autograph!!
Recovering well?

That sucks, I'd hate to be him, at-least he has bragging rights.

 

[BT]

Hahaha!
I saw you on the news.
I want an autograph!!
Recovering well?

That sucks, I'd hate to be him, at-least he has bragging rights.

What bragging rights,why would you "brag"about being bitten

 

[DragonKeeper]

What bragging rights,why would you "brag"about being bitten

Surviving a near death experience, I'm sure people who don't know much about herps would love it.

 

[BT]

no it would just give another bad rap to snakes and elapid keeping

 

[dpeica]

Surviving a near death experience, I'm sure people who don't know much about herps would love it.

But according to the other expert, they aren't that deadly..who should I believe?

 

[cooper123]

like some guys where saying b4 dont say stuff like that it scares ppl away....
b4 they get a pet snake they should know they are not a toy and some are very dangerous