I'm not aware of any fatalities to licensed snake catchers however there has been some damage. Venom is different from species to species and organ and tissue damage can occur even if the person is treated with anti-venom. I believe the above fatality refers to a young fella who was bitten by an Eastern Brown and tried to run to safety. Whilst understandable that is the worst thing he could have done. Professional licensed catchers are required to be first aid trained and carry the appropriate bandages, in Queensland at least, so in the unfortunate event of a bite we should be able to give ourselves the first aid and the extra time it provides.