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Bites and stings
No silly questions: Mosquito bites
Are some people more prone to mosquito bites than others? What is the best mosquito repellent? We answer all your mozzie-related questions
White-tail spider bite – symptoms and treatment
Although a white-tail spider bite can be painful and cause temporary skin irritation, experts say it’s very unlikely to cause skin ulcers and slow-healing wounds.
First aid for bites and stings: Snakes
Australia is home to some of the most venomous creatures in the world. Snakes can inflict a bite that may cause significant illness and occasionally, death.
First aid for bites and stings: Spiders
This brief reader on spiders will explains some of the signs and symptoms of spider bites and what you should do to treat them.
First aid for bites and stings: Stonefish and other stinging fish
Stonefish and other stinging fish There are some fish, such as Stonefish and Bullrout, that can sting when...
First aid for bites and stings: Blue-ringed octopus
Blue-ringed octopuses, often found in rockpools, inhabit all Australian coastal waters. Can be fatal. First aid for...
First aid for bites and stings: Cone snail
Living in shallow reef waters, these conical shells contain a snail which kills its prey with venom. The venom of the cone snail is injected by small teeth which look like harpoons.
First aid for marine bites and stings
The coastline of Australia, particularly the tropics, holds some perils for the unwary. Box jellyfish or sea wasp (Chironex fleckeri), bluebottles, stonefish, stingrays, blue ringed octopus and cone snails are just some of the ‘nasties’ to watch out for.
First aid for bites and stings: Paralysis tick
The Australian paralysis tick secretes a nerve toxin in its saliva. The tick may not be noticed until a search is...
