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Do you know snake bite first aid? 🐍 Paramedic Ellie shares her tips. DO: ✔️ Seek help immediately if you suspect you've been bitten - bite marks may not be obvious. ✔️ DRABCD. ✔️ Call Triple Zero (000). ✔️ Keep the patient still and reassure them. ✔️ Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage. ✔️ Splint the limb to prevent movement. ✔️ Wait with the patient until help arrives. DON'T: ❌ Attempt to catch or kill a snake. ❌ Wash the bite site. ❌ Cut the bite site. ❌ Apply a tourniquet. ❌ Remove the b

The Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the largest venomous snake in Africa, with a maximum length of 4.5m. It is active during the day, often basking near a hole in an anthill or large rock crevice where it quickly disappears into if disturbed. Despite its reputation it is a shy, elusive snake that is quick to escape, but it will alsonot hesitate to strike repeatedly if cornered. When threatened it may form a narrow hood and will gape, exposing the black inner lining of the mouth. The venom