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Snake Kills Man Removing It From Preschool


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A father has died after being bitten multiple times by one of the deadliest snakes in Australia.

Jerromy Brookes of Townsville, North Queensland, died Tuesday after being bitten multiple times on Tuesday afternoon while trying to remove the extremely venomous eastern brown snake from a preschool, NCA NewsWire reported.

He was bitten on his hand and arm after being called to the preschool by a relative, The Courier Mail, a newspaper in Brisbane, reported.

Brookes went into cardiac arrest after arriving home, a Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson told ABC Australia. Although his wife performed CPR on him, he was rushed to hospital when paramedics arrived and died from the snake's bites.

Eastern brown snakes are one of the deadliest snakes native to Australia. They are responsible for more snakebite fatalities than any other species in the country. This is because they possess the world's second-most toxic venom, which can shut down a victim's heart, diaphragm and lungs, all within a few minutes.

Paula Marten, the acting director of the Queensland Ambulance Service's Townsville district, told ABC Australia that the wife immobilized the limb when Brooke got home and applied bandages. This was when his symptoms started. She then contacted the paramedics.

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A stock photo shows an eastern brown snake with its mouth open. An Australian man died Tuesday after being bitten by the snake while trying to remove it from a school. Ken Griffiths/Getty

Marten told the news outlet that the wife did the right thing.

"If you're not aware of snakes, then treat them all as if they are venomous. Contact triple zero and apply the basic first aid measures," Marten said.

She continued: "It's really important that you stay calm and keep the person calm. Apply basic first aid, which would be immobilization and using compression bandages, and contact [paramedics]. If you are unsure about what first aid measures to take, call [paramedics], and they will walk you through what you need to do for the patient."

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Newsweek has contacted the Queensland Ambulance Service by email for comment.

The eastern brown snake is easily startled, meaning bites are more likely. However, fatalities from bites remain extremely rare. The snake will not usually attack a human unless it feels directly provoked or threatened. Usually, snake species will always prefer slithering away to attacking.

It is most common to see the species during Australia's snake season, from September until April. This is when the weather is warmer, meaning the cold-blooded species becomes more active.

During this time, it is not uncommon for snakes to be found in residential areas or buildings. They will often slither inside for shelter, especially during hot weather.

It is usually advised to leave a venomous snake alone if one is spotted and call a professional snake catcher to remove it from the property.

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