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Snake & spider bites
Australian snake or suspected funnel-web bite: act immediately.
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Snake & spider bites
Call 000 for suspected snake or funnel-web bite, even if they feel well. A large, dark spider in a funnel-web area may be a funnel-web. If unsure, treat as suspected funnel-web.
1 / Keep still
Reassure the person. Keep them lying down and do not let them walk. Do not chase, catch or kill the animal.
2 / Apply pressure bandaging
For a limb bite, apply a firm, broad elasticised bandage over the bite. Then bandage from fingers or toes up the whole limb, leaving fingertips or toes visible. Firm like a sprained-ankle bandage, not tight enough to stop circulation.
3 / Immobilise the limb
Use a splint and keep the person completely still. Mark the bite site if known and note the time. Leave bandages and splints on until assessed in hospital.
4 / Monitor breathing
Stay with the person. If unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR and follow 000. Resuscitation takes priority over bandaging.
Sources & update
Updated 5 October 2026. General information; follow the 000 call-taker. This independent quick reference does not replace first aid training or a personal action plan. Source organisations do not endorse this site.