Bites and stings

Bites and stings

Bites and stings are a common problem in Australia. Bites from snakes, funnel web spiders, and stings from box jellyfish can be life-threatening.

Is a person unconscious or not breathing?

Call Triple Zero (000), ask for an ambulance, and start CPR immediately.

If you or someone in your care may have been poisoned, do not wait for symptoms. Call us for advice on 13 11 26.

First aid

Snakes
Spiders
Blue bottles and tropical jellyfish
Blue-ringed octopus and cone snails
Venomous fish
Bees, wasps and ants
Scorpions, centipedes and other bugs
Ticks

Support services

Phone interpreter service
Contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 for help with interpreting over the phone.
Hearing and speech support service
Access hearing, speech and Auslan support from the National Relay Service.
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