A Queensland woman has been flown to hospital after being bitten by a deadly snake in her own bed.
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The woman, aged in her 20s, was bitten on the left hand by an Eastern Brown Snake in the early hours of January 12.
Emergency services rushed to the remote property in the Western Downs region in the state's southeast just after 1am.
Her family applied bandages to the snake bite before local ambulance services arrived on the scene.
The rescue helicopter pilot landed on the private property while paramedics prepared anti-venom.
She was flown to Toowoomba Hospital for further treatment and is believed to be in a stable condition.
The eastern brown snake is native to central and eastern Australia, as well as southern New Guinea.
The snakes can grow to up to 2m in length and are considered the second-most venomous snake in the world after the Inland Taipan
What to do if you get bitten by a snake:
- All snake bites should be treated as life-threatening, get help immediately. Call emergency services straight away.
- Do not wash the venom off the injury or clothes
- If bitten on a limb, apply a firm bandage to the bite site. Ensure the limb is immobilised and remains still.
- Work the bandage from the limb foot or hand upward, toward the heart and covering as much skin as possible.
- If you can, apply a splint to keep the limb still
- Keep the person still and calm until medical help arrives.
