Exercise Caution with Venomous SnakesBy Kath Adriaanse / October 12, 2023 Advice Title Advice Content Visual Code <strong>DO NOT TOUCH OR HANDLE venomous snakes. </strong> Australia has many species of venomous snakes which can inflict a fatal bite. Most snake bites occur when people are attempting to handle or injure a snake. If you are unable to identify the species of snake, you should treat it as though it is venomous. If you have identified a sick or injured venomous snake contact WIRES Riverina on 1300 094 737 or look for a licenced reptile handler in your area here: <a href="https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/licences-and-permits/wildlife-licences/catch-and-release-licence/reptile-catch-and-release-licences#reptilehandler">https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/licences-and-permits/wildlife-licences/catch-and-release-licence/reptile-catch-and-release-licences#reptilehandler</a> If you have been bitten by a snake, seek immediate medical attention by calling 000. Featured Image Advice Types Contact General Contact Specific Further Action General Join Community Safety Warning Specific Thanks -- Parent -- Add New Species Bird Bird of prey Emu Kookaburra or kingfisher Magpie or currawong Other or unsure Owl or frogmouth Parrot Pigeon or dove Raven or crow Songbirds Waterbird Fish Frog Mammal Bandicoot Bat Dingo, wild dog or fox Echidna Feral camel, goat or cattle Feral cat Feral deer Feral pig Kangaroo or wallaby Koala Other or unsure Platypus Possum or glider Rat or mouse Wombat Other Insects Other or unsure Slugs or snails Yabby or crayfish Reptile Lizard Snake Turtle or tortoise -- Parent -- Add New Clinical Signs Abnormal behaviour Dead Found on the ground Orphaned young Skin or feather abnormalities Thin or poor body condition Traumatic injuries -- Parent -- Add New Numbers a: One (1) b: Two to ten (2-10) c: Eleven to one hundred (11-100) d: More than one hundred (>100) e: Thousands (1,000+) -- Parent -- Add New
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