Man is rushed to hospital after being bit by a brown snake in Western Sydney Parklands

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Man rushed to hospital after being bitten by brown snake in western Sydney

  • Man was bitten on his ankle in Abbotsbury, West Sydney Parklands
  • Bystanders provided first aid before paramedics rushed the man to hospital
  • The man was in a ‘difficult’ location to access when paramedics arrived

By Eliza Mcphee for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 04:56 BST, September 14, 2022 | Updated: 05:21 BST, September 14, 2022

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A man has been bitten on the ankle by a brown snake in a popular wildlife sanctuary in western Sydney.

The man, in his thirties, was rushed to hospital after being bitten by the highly venomous reptile at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday.

He had been to the Lizard Log nature playground in Abbotsbury, in Western Sydney Parklands.

A man has been bitten on the ankle by a brown snake while in a popular wildlife sanctuary in western Sydney (stock image)

A man has been bitten on the ankle by a brown snake while in a popular wildlife sanctuary in western Sydney (stock image)

EAST BROWN SNAKES

Eastern brown snakes can grow up to 2.5 meters long

They can be found throughout Eastern Australia, from northern Queensland to southern Victoria

The snakes are one of the most dangerous in the world and can kill people if left untreated within half an hour

They are responsible for killing most people of all other snake species.

Bystanders quickly provided first aid to the man before paramedics arrived and took him to Liverpool Hospital.

NSW Ambulance Inspector Braden Robinson said the man was in a “difficult” location to access when paramedics arrived.

“Thank you to bystanders who provided first aid before paramedics took over to continue treatment,” he said.

Western Sydney Parklands is a popular spot for families, with children often playing on the Lizard Log play area.

Eastern brown snakes are one of the most dangerous snakes in the world and can kill people if the bites are left untreated within half an hour

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE BITED BY A VENTIVE SNAKE?

The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends the ‘pressure immobilization’ technique:

– Apply a wide pressure bandage firmly and tightly

– To reduce blood flow and slow the spread of the venom, apply an additional bandage starting at the fingers and toes and covering as much of the limb as possible

– Splint the limb including the joints on either side of the bite, to limit limb movement

– Keep the bite victim and limb completely at rest

– If possible, bring transport to the victim

– Take the victim to medical care, preferably by ambulance

– If the victim is alone, the pressure immobilization bandage should be applied over the bite site and affected limb as completely as possible and remain immobile until help arrives

DO NOT wash the bite area or try to suck out the venom:

It is extremely important to save traces of poison for use with poison identification kits.

DO NOT incise or cut the bite, or apply a high tourniquet:

Cutting or incising the bite won’t help. Tall tourniquets are ineffective and can be fatal if released.

Source: The Australian Resuscitation Council

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