{"id":24,"date":"2026-10-23T06:53:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T06:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching-com-au.stackstaging.com\/index.php\/snake-safety\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T06:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T06:53:55","slug":"snake-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching.com.au\/index.php\/snake-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Snake Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"ssc-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Most snakes want nothing to do with people. Bites usually happen when someone tries to catch, kill or move a snake, or steps on one by accident. A few simple habits keep almost everyone safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you see a snake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list ssc-steps\">\n<li><strong>Stop and back away slowly.<\/strong> Give it plenty of room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep children and pets away.<\/strong> Bring pets inside if you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch from a safe distance<\/strong> so you can tell a catcher where it went.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t try to catch, trap or kill it.<\/strong> Snakes are protected in NSW, and that&#8217;s when most bites happen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call for help<\/strong> if it&#8217;s inside, or near people and won&#8217;t move on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"ssc-cta-buttons\"><a class=\"ssc-btn ssc-btn--call \" href=\"tel:+61475007824\" data-ssc-call=\"safety\"><svg class=\"ssc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M6.6 10.8a15.1 15.1 0 0 0 6.6 6.6l2.2-2.2c.3-.3.7-.4 1-.2 1.1.4 2.3.6 3.6.6.6 0 1 .4 1 1V20c0 .6-.4 1-1 1A17 17 0 0 1 3 4c0-.6.4-1 1-1h3.5c.6 0 1 .4 1 1 0 1.3.2 2.5.6 3.6.1.3 0 .7-.2 1z\"\/><\/svg><span>Call 0475 007 824<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ssc-btn ssc-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching.com.au\/index.php\/contact\/#enquiry\" data-ssc-form-link=\"safety\">Send an enquiry<\/a><\/div><p class=\"ssc-cta-note\">Call us and we will check which local catcher is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"first-aid\">Snakebite first aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ssc-note wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call 000 for an ambulance first.<\/strong> This is general first aid information based on NSW Poisons Information Centre guidance. It&#8217;s not a substitute for emergency services or medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list ssc-steps\">\n<li><strong>Call 000.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove the person from further danger<\/strong> without approaching the snake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep them still and calm.<\/strong> Movement can help venom spread. Don&#8217;t let them walk if you can avoid it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage.<\/strong> Bandage firmly over the bite, ideally with a wide elastic bandage, then wrap the whole limb from the fingers or toes upwards. Splint the limb with something rigid and keep it still.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If they collapse or stop breathing, start CPR<\/strong> and follow the 000 operator&#8217;s instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What not to do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t wash, cut or suck the bite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t use a tight tourniquet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t try to catch or kill the snake. Treatment doesn&#8217;t depend on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t wait for symptoms. Some bites are painless and hard to see.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For advice, the NSW Poisons Information Centre is available on <strong>13 11 26<\/strong>. In an emergency always call <strong>000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping children safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach kids to stop, back away and tell an adult if they see a snake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure they know never to touch a snake, even one that looks dead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep play areas clear of long grass, rubbish and stacked materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage enclosed shoes outdoors in the warmer months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping pets safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dogs and cats are often bitten because they chase or attack snakes. Keep pets inside or confined while a snake is around, and walk dogs on a lead near bushland and creeks. If you think your pet has been bitten, take it to a vet immediately, even if it seems fine at first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/what-to-do-if-you-find-a-snake\/\">What to do if you find a snake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/snake-safety-kids-and-pets\/\">Snake safety for kids and pets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/why-not-to-catch-a-snake\/\">Why you should never try to catch a snake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au\/bites-and-stings\/snakes\">NSW Poisons Information Centre: snakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au\/First-Aid\/Pressure-Immobilisation.aspx\">NSW Poisons Information Centre: pressure immobilisation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.environment.nsw.gov.au\/licences-and-permits\/wildlife-licences\/catch-and-release-licence\/reptile-catch-and-release-licences\">NSW Government: reptile catch-and-release licences<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do if you see a snake, how to keep kids and pets safe, and snakebite first aid based on NSW health guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-24","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sydneysnakecatching.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}