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<blockquote data-quote="mbasko" data-source="post: 280925" data-attributes="member: 4485"><p>Australian snake venom is very different to most other snakes worldwide. That is why our first aid treatment is different to most other countries. It's different venom & works differently on us. Australian snake venom cannot absorb through the skin!</p><p>If bitten do not wash it off! They will only give you anti venom if they can positively identify the snake which is done using the venom/venom residue left on clothing & skin. There are different types of anti venom & the wrong one can be bad news. As a side note the majority of people presenting for snake bite never get to a stage of needing anti venom. They usually don't develop severe symptoms or its found to be a dry bite. Don't wait out in the bush to find out though <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p>The only way to denature it entirely is to use metho as stated above. If on your gaiters washing it off with water will remove some but will not make any remainder or residue entirely safe. Just don't rub them on any cuts/open wounds etc. </p><p>Don't try drinking it either - your mouth & gums can be full of unnoticeable or very small cuts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbasko, post: 280925, member: 4485"] Australian snake venom is very different to most other snakes worldwide. That is why our first aid treatment is different to most other countries. It's different venom & works differently on us. Australian snake venom cannot absorb through the skin! If bitten do not wash it off! They will only give you anti venom if they can positively identify the snake which is done using the venom/venom residue left on clothing & skin. There are different types of anti venom & the wrong one can be bad news. As a side note the majority of people presenting for snake bite never get to a stage of needing anti venom. They usually don't develop severe symptoms or its found to be a dry bite. Don't wait out in the bush to find out though :D The only way to denature it entirely is to use metho as stated above. If on your gaiters washing it off with water will remove some but will not make any remainder or residue entirely safe. Just don't rub them on any cuts/open wounds etc. Don't try drinking it either - your mouth & gums can be full of unnoticeable or very small cuts. [/QUOTE]
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