Snake Bite First Aid KIT
Designed in Australia by leading first aid experts and developed in conjunction with snake safety experts, SSSafe, the SURVIVAL Snake Bite First Aid KIT is built around the success of SURVIVAL’s revolutionary Smart Bandage to effectively manage potentially deadly snake and Funnel-web spider bites. Complete with all the first aid contents you need to assist in the onsite treatment of a venomous snake or Funnel-web spider bite, this KIT also contains lifesaving instructions on correct snake bite
The snake bite kit (bandage) is one the 2 most important items I carry on my person when I venture into the bush, especially solo. The other is a PLB. A snake bite kit is useful because it enables the correct pressure immobilisation technique, which: Slows the spread of venom through the lymphatic system Helps keep venom localised rather than circulating through the body Buys critical time until emergency medical help arrives In Australia, the correct treatment is not cutting, sucking, or washing the bite — it’s firm bandaging and immobilisation. Most people don’t carry the right bandage or don’t apply it properly. In short: It’s useful because it helps you do the right thing quickly, which can significantly improve outcomes in a potentially life-threatening situation.