Snakes
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silentbutdeadly
has some good things to say
We once had a Marrema (Italian flock guardian dog) that loved those guys. She'd pick them up, take them onto the house lawn and lick them for hours. If you think shingle backs can't pull a facial expression, think again. It just takes a lot of dog saliva to loosen up the right muscles. Which always slipped straight to 'horrified and embarrassed'. Dog though it was fantastic!
fjohn860
Alice in diaperland
I wish that's all my dogs would do with one.
Well one of the doggos might do that, the other one would treat it like a shake toy
This was crossing the driveway this morning. No idea why it was active or what disturbed it, Into the bush and safe.
silentbutdeadly
has some good things to say
Same dog thought bearded dragons should sit still... usually with fatal results.I wish that's all my dogs would do with one.
Well one of the doggos might do that, the other one would treat it like a shake toy
oldcorollas
Levin the moment
seeing a couple of wiggly sticks this weekend got me thinking...
What first aid stuff should I be carrying? couple of 10cm crepe bandages? (eg https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/90006/snake-bite-bandage-10cm-x-10-5m)
If you're a few km away from road, do you roll back if possible or wait in place if a climb?
are red-belly bites that bad?
What first aid stuff should I be carrying? couple of 10cm crepe bandages? (eg https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/90006/snake-bite-bandage-10cm-x-10-5m)
If you're a few km away from road, do you roll back if possible or wait in place if a climb?
are red-belly bites that bad?
Labcanary
One potato, two potato, click
I carry at least one of these on every ride:
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Their kits are comprehensive. I gave a kit to my in-laws who live on a farm and have had a few snake sightings in recent times.
I wouldn't risk rolling out if you can help it. That would be last resort action.
rowdyflat
chez le médecin
The ideal thing is a firm bandage and by yourself in inaccessible country and no hope of quick rescue if the bite is on a foot or leg ,I would hobble out.
On the upper limb same.
Today I rode over a snake and it disappeared ,it was fairly remote at Melrose SA so not sure about phone reception?
On the upper limb same.
Today I rode over a snake and it disappeared ,it was fairly remote at Melrose SA so not sure about phone reception?
The Duckmeister
Has a juicy midrange
Red-bellies are one of the nicer ones to meet. They are typically pretty placid and rarely bite unless really provoked. The venom is relatively mild, and there have been no confirmed deaths from red-belly bites. Therefore they are not considered a high danger to humans. However, in the off-chance of copping a chomp it should be handled the same as any other bite.
Flow-Rider
Burner
A local snake catcher put up a pic of a snake bite on a person's thumb with really bad necrosis.
Someone asked what snake it was, and I thought tiger for sure, but they said it was a red belly black.
Someone asked what snake it was, and I thought tiger for sure, but they said it was a red belly black.
Labcanary
One potato, two potato, click
Yes, needs must when the devil drives.
oldcorollas
Levin the moment
off the trail they are lovely... but if a tail gets run over, one must expect potential consequences
updating first aid kit now so makes sense to go with the indicating bandage as above
RFDS sell some good portable kits and you are helping a good cause.
oldcorollas
Levin the moment
seems is only QLD RFDS that sells first aid kits (via RescueSwag) (all states have different shops)
in a brightly coloured dry bag is a great idea!
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Freediver
I can go full Karen
I always knew that my block would have snakes on it but I make to much noise to see them most of the time. I did not expect to see a copperhead sunning itself on my woodpile, about 1 1/2 metres from where I was sitting with my coffee. It's time for the gaiters to go on I believe.
Comic Book Guy
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Had a Red Belly Black snake in my suburban backyard today. He took off into the neighbours yard (yes, we rang them to warn them) after sunning itself under our clothes line. Considering how many are in the creek system, that is one street away, I was surprised that this is the first one I have seen in our yard.
Flow-Rider
Burner
Lay some roofing iron on the ground and lift it up with a rake or stick every couple of days; you'll be surprised what you'll find under there.
Freediver
I can go full Karen
You make it sound like you think I want snakes. It's more a case of next time I'm down the grass within 100 m of where I hang out is getting slashed to stubble and every shrub is getting its branches removed below about 1m.
Flow-Rider
Burner
Nothing wrong with a looksie at what you have there. Usually, if you see one or two out in the open, there'll be many more hidden around the place. I got a heap of eastern browns here. I just keep a mental note to look down when I go through long grass.
Freediver
I can go full Karen
I'm ok with them passing through but I don't want them setting up camp. If I had a heap of eastern browns that would be a good name for my underpants if I was facing west.