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Warmer weather boosts snake activity in NSW; experts urge avoiding snakes, calling professionals for removal, and seeking immediate medical help if bitten.
As warmer weather increases snake activity in New South Wales, experts Justin Lantry and Chris Thomas urge the public to avoid all interaction with snakes, stressing that most bites result from attempting to handle or kill them.
They warn that unlicensed snake handling is illegal and recommend contacting a licensed professional for removal.
Common venomous species include eastern brown and red-bellied black snakes, while diamond pythons are also frequent.
Reducing debris, wood piles, and overgrown vegetation around homes can minimize encounters.
Snake bites are rare—about 300 serious cases annually across Australia—with a fatality rate below 3%.
If bitten, call 000 immediately, apply a compression bandage, and stay still.
Identifying the snake is less important than rapid medical care.
The NSW Department of Environment and Heritage maintains a list of licensed snake catchers.
El clima más cálido aumenta la actividad de las serpientes en Nueva Gales del Sur; los expertos instan a evitar las serpientes, llamar a profesionales para que las retiren y buscar ayuda médica inmediata si son mordidas.