Cases of snake bites rise in NSW, with warmer weather and urbanisation possible factors in increase
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Cases of snake bites rise in NSW, with warmer weather and urbanisation possible factors in increase

ABC  

NSW has seen a significant rise in calls for snake bites, with weather and habitat destruction believed to be contributing factors. "We do want people to be aware of this, because with so many more snake bites happening, there's a greater risk that people will get bitten," she said. Weather and urbanisation affecting snake activity Dr Christina Zdenek from the Australian Reptile Academy said land clearing could possibly explain the increase. Dr Zdenek said heavy rain would be the other factor as rain "enables vegetation growth, which produces more seeds and also supports more insects, and there's a flow on effect through the trophic cascade". "There's a possibility it could reflect a little bit more snake activity, and probably importantly, human activity outside, in and around those places too."

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Snake bites take hold in rainy weather across northern Queensland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Snake bites take hold in rainy weather across northern Queensland

ABC  

Wet weather across the north of the country has prompted warnings for people to be on the lookout for snakes. Australian Reptile Park manager Bill Collett said floodwaters had made snakes even more active than usual, which had led to increasing human interactions. Mr Collett said venomous snakes currently on the move included coastal taipans, eastern browns, northern death adders, …

Urgent warning for Aussies as unseasonably hot weather sparks an early 'snake season'
7 months ago

Urgent warning for Aussies as unseasonably hot weather sparks an early 'snake season'

Daily Mail  

Australians have been warned to be on the lookout for snakes as rising temperatures bring the reptiles out into the open. Experts say the unusually warm spring weather has lead to an increase in snake sightings, including the deadly brown snake which is responsible for most snake bite fatalities around the country. However, due to the unseasonably warm weather, experts …

Snakebites May Be on the Rise. Here’s What to Do if You Get One.
1 year, 7 months ago

Snakebites May Be on the Rise. Here’s What to Do if You Get One.

Slate  

This is Explainer, a column that answers questions we all have. First: If a snake bites you, take a deep breath and remind yourself that you’re going to be OK, said William Rushton, a professor of emergency medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After a snakebite, you’re likely to experience a lot of pain and may even feel …

Snake numbers to boom as wet, warm weather creates perfect breeding conditions across eastern states
2 years, 4 months ago

Snake numbers to boom as wet, warm weather creates perfect breeding conditions across eastern states

ABC  

The number of snake sightings in eastern Australia has been increasing exponentially over recent weeks with experts forecasting perfect conditions for a bumper breeding season. "The recent changes in weather with higher rainfall, growth of vegetation, has led to an increase in available prey, provide favourable conditions for snake breeding," Dr Hodgson said. Dr Hodgson believes snakes are misunderstood and …

Spate of snake bites leave nine people in Queensland hospitalised in just 24 hours
6 years, 3 months ago

Spate of snake bites leave nine people in Queensland hospitalised in just 24 hours

Daily Mail  

Nine people have been hospitalised with snake bites in 24-hours as scorching weather puts the deadly reptiles in 'hyper-drive mode'. Queensland has already recorded 800 snake bites in the past year with nine of those bites occurring on Monday, The Courier-Mail reported. Nine people were hospitalised with snake bites overnight as Queensland saw a massive spike in snake bite figures …

Snake epidemic sweeps Australia because of hot weather
7 years, 5 months ago

Snake epidemic sweeps Australia because of hot weather

Daily Mail  

As the weather gets warmer, more and more snakes will take to backyards around Australia, leading to calls for pet owners to be vigilant in protecting their furry friends. Scroll down for video The Australian Veterinary Association has told pet owners to be on high alert as snakes come out of hibernation and begin to slither into backyards across the …

Record heatwave driving snakes from the bush into homes
7 years, 6 months ago

Record heatwave driving snakes from the bush into homes

Daily Mail  

Experts have warned that unusually warm weather is set to bring out a slew of snakes across Australia. Melbourne catcher Mark 'Snake Hunter' Pelley told Daily Mail Australia he deals with hundreds of snake sightings each year and that number was only likely to increase. Scroll down for video Experts have warned that unusually warm weather entering Spring is set …

Sydney snakes slither into backyards due to warm weather, urban development
7 years, 6 months ago

Sydney snakes slither into backyards due to warm weather, urban development

ABC  

When Trevor Jones returned to his Sydney home after a 14-hour flight from Canada last week, all he and his wife wanted to do was drop their bags and head to bed. Wildlife rescue organisation WIRES referred Mr Jones to Campbelltown snake catcher Cory Kerewaro who arrived within 15 minutes. Warm winter keep snakes about Sydney's warmer-than-usual winter has seen …

Snake bites are on the rise in US
7 years, 9 months ago

Snake bites are on the rise in US

CNN  

Story highlights Each year, up to 8,000 people in the United States are bitten by venomous snakes To prevent a snake bite, remain alert and don't go near them CNN — Meg Trammell, age 11, had just eaten supperafter her first day of school at Advent Episcopal School in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. “Like anybody else, they don’t want to drown, …

Forget spiders and snakes, horses are more likely to kill you, study of Australian coronial data shows
8 years, 2 months ago

Forget spiders and snakes, horses are more likely to kill you, study of Australian coronial data shows

ABC  

More Australians have been killed by horses in recent years than all the country's venomous creatures put together, a new study by Melbourne University researchers has found. Dr Ronelle Welton, from the university's Australian Venom Unit, looked at hospital admissions data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, as well as Australian coronial records from 2000 to 2013. Bites …

Nine people treated or hospitalised after being bitten by snakes in Queensland in 36 hours
9 years, 2 months ago

Nine people treated or hospitalised after being bitten by snakes in Queensland in 36 hours

ABC  

Nine people have been treated by paramedics or hospitalised after being bitten by snakes across Queensland in a 36-hour period. Heat, floods driving snakes from their natural habitats Bryan Fry, from the University of Queensland's school of biological sciences, said many factors could be leading to increased interactions with snakes. "Normally when it gets warm, the snakes will be on …

Snakes bite more than a dozen people across Queensland over two days
9 years, 2 months ago

Snakes bite more than a dozen people across Queensland over two days

ABC  

More than a dozen people have been treated for snakebites in Queensland in the past two days, with nine victims treated in just 36 hours. How to treat a snake bite Assume all snakes are venomous Call triple-0 immediately Keep calm and restrict any unnecessary movement Do not wash around the wound Use bandages from a first aid kit Start …

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