Australian Bites and Stings

Australia’s venomous creatures and what to do if you are bitten or stung!

Australia is home to some of the world’s most venomous creatures. Learn more about them and what to do in an emergency situation if you, or someone with you is bitten or stung.

This app has been prepared for Australia by CSL Seqirus – one of the world’s few manufacturers of antivenoms – thanks to the Australian Government and the expert assistance of the Australian Venom Research Unit (AVRU).

The App includes:

• First Aid instructions on what to do if bitten or stung by a venomous creature.

• A step-by-step guide to DRSABCD and the Pressure Immobilisation Technique, including expert commentary.

• Information about venomous creatures with maps showing how they may be distributed around Australia.

• 'Be Prepared', 'Bush Safety' and 'Beach Safety' information with a checklist of essentials for when you venture out.

• Audio resuscitation guide.

• Emergency services call button, including what3words location finder.

• Find my location.

Please note: This guide has been designed to provide information for the general public on Australian venomous creatures. This guide is specific to Australian fauna, and is based on local resuscitation and envenoming first aid management guidelines published by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). The information provided is to be used as a reference only and not intended as a substitute for professional first aid training and techniques. Call 000 to seek urgent medical advice or assistance.

Authorship and review contributions outlined in the credits section of the app.

Fifth Edition © 2022 Seqirus™ is a trademark of Seqirus UK Limited or its affiliates. Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd. ABN 66 120 398 067. Melbourne, Victoria. Date of preparation October 2022. ANZ-AVAT-22-0030.

This guide is copyright. Apart from any fair dealings for the purposes of private study or use, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission by Seqirus PTY Ltd.