Father of three dies after getting bitten attempting to remove venomous snake from childcare center
Father dies from snake bite while trying to remove snake from childcare center.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A father of three died from a snake bite while attempting to remove an eastern brown snake from a childcare center in Townsville. The man, not a qualified snake catcher, suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be saved despite CPR. An investigation by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is ongoing. The man’s death has sparked advice on how to handle snake bites, emphasizing the importance of staying calm, immobilizing the person, and seeking medical help. The incident is rare, as snake bites in North Queensland are typically non-fatal.