‘Serious safety risks’: bite victims urged to stop bringing snakes to Queensland hospitals
23-04-2024 10:46 via theguardian.com

‘Serious safety risks’: bite victims urged to stop bringing snakes to Queensland hospitals

Health officials’ plea comes after several snake bite victims arrived at emergency departments with the reptilesIt may sound like common sense – do not take a snake to a hospital.But Queensland health officials have issued the unusual warning after a concerning rise in snake bite victims bringing the reptile responsible to emergency departments. Continue reading...
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