A new survey by pharmaceutical company Seqirus has revealed that many Australians are unaware of what to do in the event of a bite or sting from a venomous creature.
Despite 79% of participants stating they would know what to do, only 49% could identify the correct first aid procedure for a snake bite.
The survey also revealed that many participants weren’t aware of the procedures that are outdated or considered dangerous, such as sucking out snake venom or urinating on a jellyfish sting.