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The Black whip snake is common throughout south east Queensland, including Brisbane. Large individuals are considered potentially dangerous, as their venom can cause a host of moderate to severe symptoms. (Credit: Matt Clancy/Wikimedia Commons)

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First Aid for the Black Whip Snake

The Black whip snake is common throughout south east Queensland, including Brisbane. Large individuals are considered potentially dangerous, as their venom can cause a host of moderate to severe symptoms.

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Get First Aid Certified at our New Cessnock Training Location

We are so excited to announce that we have opened a new first aid training location at Cessnock, the largest town in NSW's Hunter Valley wine region.

The Common tree snake is one of the most common snakes encountered in Brisbane and wider south east Queensland (QLD). They are regularly encountered in homes and suburban gardens, where they use an interesting defence to deter any potential threats.

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Common Tree Snake QLD

The Common tree snake is one of the most common snakes encountered in Brisbane and wider south east Queensland (QLD). They are regularly encountered in homes and suburban gardens, where they use an interesting defence to deter any potential threats.

The warmer weather has caused a spike in shark sightings off the coast of Adelaide. Developing an understanding of local shark populations, and what to do if you encounter a shark, could make the difference between life and death.

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Your Guide to Adelaide Sharks

The warmer weather has caused a spike in shark sightings off the coast of Adelaide. Developing an understanding of local shark populations, and what to do if you encounter a shark, could make the difference between life and death.

The Dusky Flathead is the largest flathead species in Australia. It is common in rocky reefs and shallow muddy areas along the Australian east coast. They have venomous spines along their body that can cause severe pain and possible infection.

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First Aid for Dusky Flathead Sting

The Dusky Flathead is the largest flathead species in Australia. It is common in rocky reefs and shallow muddy areas along the Australian east coast. They have venomous spines along their body that can cause severe pain and possible infection.

Hyperventilation is an emotional response to stress, anxiety or fear that quickens breathing. Hyperventilation depletes the carbon dioxide in the body and reduces the supply of oxygen to vital organs and can lead to blurred vision, hand and finger spasms, and even collapse.

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First Aid for Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation is an emotional response to stress, anxiety or fear that quickens breathing. Hyperventilation depletes the carbon dioxide in the body and reduces the supply of oxygen to vital organs and can lead to blurred vision, hand and finger spasms, and even collapse.

Several venomous snake species can be found in residential areas throughout South Australia. While these snakes will never go out of their way to attack you, their venom can cause dangerous symptoms ranging from bleeding and nausea to irregular heart beat and death.

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First Aid for the Snakes of South Australia

Several venomous snake species can be found in residential areas throughout South Australia. While these snakes will never go out of their way to attack you, their venom can cause dangerous symptoms ranging from bleeding and nausea to irregular heart beat and death.

Recent flooding in Victoria has displaced several venomous snake species and forced them into homes, playgrounds, and workplaces, including the Highland copperhead (pictured). It is important to be familiar with the characteristics and preferred habitats of these snakes, as their bites can cause a host of deadly symptoms.

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First Aid for the Snakes of Victoria

Recent flooding in Victoria has displaced several venomous snake species and forced them into homes, playgrounds, and workplaces. It is important to be familiar with the characteristics and preferred habitats of these snakes, as their bites can cause a host of deadly symptoms.