Boy bitten twice by tiger snake

[MrBredli]

AN ambulance helicopter is taking a teenage boy bitten twice by a tiger snake from Kinglake, northeast of Melbourne, to the Royal Children's Hospital.

A Metropolitan Ambulance Service spokesman said paramedics were called shortly after 12.30pm (AEST).

The teenager was initially treated by Rural Ambulance Service officers before the Metropolitan Ambulance Service helicopter was called in.

The spokesman said details of the bite victim's condition was not yet available.


http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22388220-29277,00.html

 

[herptrader]

Here is how it got reported in the age. It is good that they point out that a tourniquet is no longer recommended practice.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/tiger-snake-attacks-teen/2007/09/10/1189276586721.html

 

[moosenoose]

Well, at least I know they are out and about. Should be a good herping trip this weekend. Nasty piece of business for the kid to endure - I hope he recovers well.

 

[cris]

Nasty, you can never be to careful where you step.

 

[herpheaven]

Two bites from a tiger while walking!!!???...are we sure he wasnt doing anything else???

 

[Niomi]

Probably had a stick in his hand to move grass out of the way or something and provoked it..