• Manage Danger
• Make sure you are at a safe distance from snake, assume any snake is venomous until it is identified

• Stop and drop
• Sit or lie the victim down and remain calm
• Victim should remain still

• Apply pressure bandage
• Remove jewelry/bracelet/watch from affected limb
• Consider applying gauze dressing to bite site
• Start bandage from extremity
• Leave fingertips/toes exposed to monitor circulation
• Do not remove clothing. Bandage over or cut it away.

• Immobilise
• Splint the limb without unnecessary movement of the victim
• Pad between legs with clothing/blanket
• Use other leg as splint-tie at angles and knees

• Monitor and reassure the victim
• Tell the victim that correct first aid measures are in place and that they will be OK
• If the victim is semi-conscious or vomiting, gently roll them onto their side (recovery position) to prevent inhalation of vomit or saliva
• Monitor unconscious victim and commence resuscitation if beathing ceases

• Seek medical assistance

Dial 000

• Bring transport to the victim
• Do not allow victim to move