Nitro...

What happened to Murray Mitchell?
Why did he stop writing?

I have his "Brother to the Dingo", and a great read it is.

Recommended First Aid for Snake bite is Pressure Immobilisation. Venom from Australian snakes actually moves through the lymphatic system beneath the skin, rather than through the bloodstream.Pressure Immobilisation is designed to deal with this.[list]
1.Apply firm pressure over the bite site, using hand if neccessary
2. Apply a crepe roller bandage to maintain pressure over the area of the bite.
3. For a bite on the arm or leg apply a second crepe roller bandage over the biote site and work upwards to cover as much of the limb as you can. Apply the bandage as tightly as you would for a sprained ankle, but not so tightly as to cut off circulation below the bandage.
4.Immobilise the affected limb with a splint to reduce muscle move,ment. Help the victim to rest if possible and do not let the victim stand or walk. Bring transport to the victim unless this will cause a delay of 2 hrs or more.
5. Do not remove bandage until the victim has reached medical care and then only if you are instructed to do so.

Do not cut the bite site and attempt to suck out venom.
Do not wash venom off the skin. It will do no harm there and will permit correct identification of the type of anti-venom required.
Do no apply a tourniquet.

(Red Cross First Aid Manual 2001)

Ain't it wonderful living on an island which has all of the world's ten most venomous snakes.

Cooch