Snake bites
Australia's most dangerous snake is?
Inland taipan
Most dangerous spider in Victoria is the funnel web spider, true or false?
True
What insects can cause an anaphylaxis attack?
bees, wasps and ants
What is the most common dangerous sea creature in Australia?
Box jellyfish
If bitten by a snake, what do you not do, under any circumstances?
DO NOT wash the area of the bite, try to suck venom out or try to catch / kill the snake
How to treat a non-venomous spider bite in Australia?
Wash the bitten area thoroughly with soap and water. Apply a cold pack to the bitten area for 15 minutes, or longer if pain continues.
What to do if an anaphylactic person gets stung by a bee?
immediate treatment with an epipen which is injected into the outer mid-thigh muscle
Octopuses, cuttlefish and squid belong to which group of animals?
The cephalopods
Three symptoms from a snake bite
dizziness, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, nausea, muscle weakness, paralysis
3 specie of venomous of spider in Australia?
funnel-web, mouse, redback, white-tail
What Australian mammal is venomous?
Duck billed platypus
How many minuets does it take for a stone fish to kill an adult after being stung?
Stone fish are able to kill a adult human within 60 minuets
When bitten by a snake, it is important to stay still and calm. why?
It helps slow the spread of venom and minimising Panic, as it can elevate heart rate and breathing making the venom spread more
Name a non-dangerous Australian spider?
Hunstman spider, daddy long legs, orb weaver, redback.
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What to do when bitten by a non-venomous animal?
remove any objects from the bite, such as teeth, hair or dirt. if the wound is bleeding heavily, put a clean pad or sterile dressing over it and apply pressure. dry the wound and cover it with a clean dressing or plaster.
What to do in a shark attack?
If the shark starts coming in hard, punch and hit the shark in the nose and gills. If it comes to it, fight for your life if the attack is on.
What is the recommended first aid treatment for a venomous snakebite in Australia?
A pressure immobilisation bandage is recommended for anyone bitten by a venomous snake
First Aid treatment for all big black spiders in Australia
Salt water crocodile bite force in kg
1700 kg
How does the blue ringed octopus inject its venom?