Snakes: Myths and First Aid

[@outbackowl3040]

Excellent video. Thankyou for making this video. All of your video should be taught in schools as a part of a school program.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thank you for your kind words. Our school system could be improved in so many ways. Many of the issues we have in respect to rules and ridiculous over regulation in the outdoors is due to a complete lack of relevant education in schools. Our aim is to teach some of these life skills that are not being taught. Thanks for watching.

[@matthewvelo]

I remember rather vividly having a death adder get it's fangs stuck in my boot on the farm when it bit my foot. Let me tell you, trying to shake a snake off your foot as a kid is the stuff of nightmares. Not so scared of snakes nowadays, but death adders have a 'special place' in my heart.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

That is very hairy. Those guys don't move and strike extremely fast. They are what I fear most as they don't move out of the way but hey....we can't live our lives in fear of crossing the road in case we get hit by a car which is statistically a much higher chance of happening. We just have to get on with it. Thanks for watching.

[@joking7081]

Good video. During our travels in bushland areas if I'm more than a few 100 metres away from my 4WD I carry a small day pack containing basic survival gear including a first aid kit, a snakebite kit and a PLB. I've had to use the first aid kit but luckily never the snakebite kit.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Sounds like good advice to me and something everyone should do. Thanks for watching.

[@wildlinesau]

The first aid part about snakes is so important to know, and there's too much misinformation around. Really great video and demonstration, something we should all be watching before heading out bush

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks for the honest feedback and am glad you enjoyed the content. Thanks for watching.

[@archie7212]

Thanks for that Gordon, very informative as usual 🙂

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers, thanks again for watching and your support.

[@davef5916]

great video Gordon, thanks for putting this together

[@philmaker2943]

Another service to society, thanks Gordo. Worth a look for anyone in the Work Health and Safety Meeting on little critters.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers. Thanks so much for your continued support.

[@50_Radz_Gaming]

A lot of useful information on this topic. Living in coastal south east Queensland I see plenty of browns and taipans in my area . I always let them be and wait for them to move on if they are in the way.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Great advice. Let them do their snake stuff and move on. Thanks for watching.

[@rodsouthern2690]

I absolutely loved my snake catching course ❤️ (everyone should do one) Even with FLUFFY the nasty dugite. Appreciate what we have as your in Australia 😎

[@nicholashorton1524]

Thanks for the video. Such an underappreciated yet essential lesson to learn.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I appreciate the comments and appreciation. Will do my best to keep these informative educational videos coming. Thanks for watching.

[@gqwarrior6694]

Really good information. Marking the bite location & time is a great idea. I'll be adding a permanent marker to my snake bite kits. My tip is for those that already have snake bite kits: Carry it ON you everywhere you go in the bush. Don't just chuck it in the glovebox & leave it there as I have seen so many do. It's no bloody good to you there if you are 200m from it & you don't want to be waiting for somebody to retrieve it or walking to get it yourself. I carry two snake bite kits. One in my main first aid kit in the 4wd & one on my person. I also carry a PLB from GME on my person. Yes they cost around $300 but for most units it's a one off cost that lasts 7 to 10 years so it's actually really cheap insurance if you break it down to a yearly cost.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I couldn't agree more. It needs to be on your person or within very accessible quick reach or there is no point having one. Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@upstumps]

Can't wait for new episodes, great content young Gordon

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers. Been an incredibly busy year teaching and unfortunately I have not had any time to film new episodes. Hoping for a chance soon. Thanks for watching.

[@normrathmann9487]

A very informative vid,well done,look forwaed to more of your videos.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

Impressive gentlemen -- Job well done!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers, thanks for your feedback and your support.

[@elizabethscott7660]

I've been a snake lover since I first picked up a wild Red Belly when I was 8. This is a very informative video. Thanks.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@theboarhunter]

Thanks. Great info.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers, thanks for watching.

[@chrisrichmond1943]

Good video Gordon, but you need to work on the sound quality. It was quite difficult to head in certain segments! Plus you need to stop stirring at the camera to see if it’s still recording! 🙄

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Hi Chris. Sound, Light, Composition... always trying to improve. I hope the information out weighs the production quality but you're right the Cicadas and changing light were particularly difficult on this one.

[@dmart1490]

Thanks for producing these videos Gordon, I heard many years ago that snakes don't like ants and if you spinkle ants nest around a camp the snake won't cross the line .. I was wondering if there is any truth in that theory.

[@50_Radz_Gaming]

I’ve been waiting for a new video ❤️🔥❤️

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Hopefully this was it. It's been a crazy busy year.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Some great information and very useful but I have to say it was very difficult to hear at times over the wind and cicadas. Especially when doing the first aid section.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Didn't have the usual kit on me for this one and yes those Cicadas were shocking. Hope you enjoyed the information anyway.

[@joeyg846]

I love your videos

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks. I'm glad you like them and find them helpful. It's been an extremely busy year teaching so have not had any time to make any more. Will remedy that soon, thanks for your support.

[@MrWalko]

Gee that spot looks familiar.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

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