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The Rough scaled snake is a highly venomous member of the Elapidae snake family and is located along parts of Australia's eastern coast. They have been responsible for at least one human fatality.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

All About the Rough Scaled Snake

The Rough scaled snake is a highly venomous member of the Elapidae snake family and is located along parts of Australia's eastern coast. They have been responsible for at least one human fatality.

Distributed in parts of western and central Queensland, Collett's Snake has highly toxic venom that can cause abdominal pain, muscle necrosis, and even renal failure.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

First Aid for Collett's Snake

Distributed in parts of western and central Queensland, Collett's Snake has highly toxic venom that can cause abdominal pain, muscle necrosis, and even renal failure.

Five diseases accounted for more than one-third of all deaths registered in Australia in 2021. And though our overall mortality rate remains low, Dementia is narrowing the gap to become one of Australia's deadliest diseases.
Health Statistics

Health Statistics

Leading Causes of Death in Australia 2021

Five diseases accounted for more than one-third of all deaths registered in Australia in 2021. And though our overall mortality rate remains low, Dementia is narrowing the gap to become one of Australia's deadliest diseases.

There are a host of spider species common in Adelaide homes and backyards. Though these spiders mostly stick to themselves, they can deliver excruciating bites that have killed people in the past.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

A Guide to Adelaide Spiders

There are a host of spider species common in Adelaide homes and backyards. Though these spiders mostly stick to themselves, they can deliver excruciating bites that have killed people in the past.

Pollen counts like the Adelaide Pollen Count forecast the level of pollen in the air. Pollen can trigger symptoms of asthma, a chronic condition in which the airways narrow and make breathing difficult.
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Why Pollen Count Adelaide is Important

Pollen counts like the Adelaide Pollen Count forecast the level of pollen in the air. Pollen can trigger symptoms of asthma, a chronic condition in which the airways narrow and make breathing difficult.

There are a variety of bees & wasps in Adelaide, all of which are particularly active during the warmer summer months. When bees and wasps infest homes, they can become territorial and attack in swarms.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

All About Bees & Wasps in Adelaide

There are a variety of bees & wasps in Adelaide, all of which are particularly active during the warmer summer months. When bees and wasps infest homes, they can become territorial and attack in swarms.

South East Queensland is home to 56 snake species, some of which are the most venomous in Australia. As such, it is important to know what snakes may be present in and around your home and backyard.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

QLD Snakes Identification: A Guide

South East Queensland is home to 56 snake species, some of which are the most venomous in Australia. As such, it is important to know what snakes may be present in and around your home and backyard.

The Blue belly black snake is common along parts of Australia's eastern coast. They are highly toxic, as their venom can cause muscle death, cell death, as well as disrupt the nervous system.
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Bites and Stings

The Blue Belly Black Snake

The Blue belly black snake is common along parts of Australia's eastern coast. They are highly toxic, as their venom can cause muscle death, cell death, as well as disrupt the nervous system.

Electric ants can be found in the Cairns region of northern Queensland. They have a long-lasting, painful sting that can blind animals and cause anaphylaxis in humans.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

First Aid for the Electric Ant

Electric ants can be found in the Cairns region of northern Queensland. They have a long-lasting, painful sting that can blind animals and cause anaphylaxis in humans.

The White crowned snake is abundant throughout parts of Australia's eastern coast. Continue reading for more information about their identifying characteristics, preferred habitat, and level of toxicity.
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Bites and Stings

All About the White Crowned Snake

The White crowned snake is abundant throughout parts of Australia's eastern coast. Continue reading for more information about their identifying characteristics, preferred habitat, and level of toxicity.

The Eastern Small Eyed Snake is widely distributed along the east coast of Australia. Continue reading for more information on their identifying characteristics, preferred habitat, and level of toxicity.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Eastern Small Eyed Snake

The Eastern Small Eyed Snake is widely distributed along the east coast of Australia. Continue reading for more information on their identifying characteristics, preferred habitat, and level of toxicity.

Murray Valley encephalitis is a serious and rare virus carried by mosquitos that can result in brain damage or death. The best way to prevent infection by Murray Valley encephalitis is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Seasonal Concerns

Seasonal Concerns

Murray Valley Encephalitis

Murray Valley encephalitis is a serious and rare virus carried by mosquitos that can result in brain damage or death. The best way to prevent infection by Murray Valley encephalitis is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.