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Found all year round, Paralysis ticks can wreak havoc on your dog's health. Their saliva contains a neurotoxin called holocyclotoxin, which can cause lethargy, vomiting, and difficulty breathing leading to respiratory failure if not treated promptly.
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Pets

Paralysis Tick Symptoms in Dogs

Found all year round, Paralysis ticks can wreak havoc on your dog's health. Their saliva contains a neurotoxin called holocyclotoxin, which can cause lethargy, vomiting, and difficulty breathing leading to respiratory failure if not treated promptly.

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals that were once widely used in Australia's construction industry. Though it has since been banned due to its highly toxic impact on human health, asbestos remains a lingering issue in Australia.
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First aid in the news

Exposed: The Lingering Threat of Asbestos in Australia

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals that were once widely used in Australia's construction industry. Though it has since been banned due to its highly toxic impact on human health, asbestos remains a lingering issue in Australia.

As their name suggests, the Bird Dropping Spider has developed colorations and patterns that mimic bird poo. This ingenious disguise means they can thrive in a wide variety of habitats, including suburban gardens.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Bird Dropping Spider: A Master of Mimicry

As their name suggests, the Bird Dropping Spider has developed colorations and patterns that mimic bird poo. This ingenious disguise means they can thrive in a wide variety of habitats, including suburban gardens.

One of the most common snake species in Darwin and Australia's Top End region, the Slaty grey snake is a medium-sized species with shiny scales. They have been known to defend themselves aggressively when disturbed.
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Bites and Stings

The Slaty Grey Snake | Snake Facts

One of the most common snake species in Darwin and Australia's Top End region, the Slaty grey snake is a medium-sized species with shiny scales. They have been known to defend themselves aggressively when disturbed.

The Golden crowned snake is well known for its crown of yellowish scales. Found along the east coast of Australia, this snake is relatively enigmatic due to its secretive and nocturnal nature.
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Bites and Stings

The Secretive Golden Crowned Snake

The Golden crowned snake is well known for its crown of yellowish scales. Found along the east coast of Australia, this snake is relatively enigmatic due to its secretive and nocturnal nature.

Found throughout Australia, Green head ants are renowned for their metallic green head and resilience in a wide variety of environments. They have been known to defend their nests aggressively when disturbed, even spraying intruders with formic acid.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

A Comprehensive Guide to the Green Head Ant

Found throughout Australia, Green head ants are renowned for their metallic green head and resilience in a wide variety of environments. They have been known to defend their nests aggressively when disturbed, even spraying intruders with formic acid.

Nature Play Week is an annual initiative that encourages children to spend more time outside, reconnect with nature, and ultimately develop important skills like creativity and problem solving. Find out how you can get involved!
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First aid in the news

What is Nature Play Week?

Nature Play Week is an annual initiative that encourages children to spend more time outside, reconnect with nature, and ultimately develop important skills like creativity and problem solving. Find out how you can get involved!

The King brown snake, also known as the Mulga snake, can be found in natural and urban environments throughout Australia. Not only is their venom highly toxic, but it can also be injected in enormous quantities, which makes them one of Australia's deadliest snakes.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Formidable King Brown Snake

The King brown snake, also known as the Mulga snake, can be found in natural and urban environments throughout Australia. Not only is their venom highly toxic, but it can also be injected in enormous quantities, which makes them one of Australia's deadliest snakes.

Despite its cooler climate, Melbourne is teeming with a variety of snake species, some of which are among the deadliest in the world. In this article, we will familiarise you with 4 of Melbourne's most common snake species and how to treat their bites.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Fact Sheet on Venomous Snakes in Melbourne

Despite its cooler climate, Melbourne is teeming with a variety of snake species, some of which are among the deadliest in the world. In this article, we will familiarise you with 4 of Melbourne's most common snake species and how to treat their bites.

Renowned for its visually striking features, the Australian crab spider can be found in a variety of habitats, including urban areas. They have been known to bite when threatened, and their venom can cause pain, redness, and even dizziness.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Australian Crab Spiders: Nature's Masters of Camouflage

Renowned for its visually striking features, the Australian crab spider can be found in a variety of habitats, including urban areas. They have been known to bite when threatened, and their venom can cause pain, redness, and even dizziness.

The Grey snake is a venomous member of the Elapidae snake family. They are known to inhabit woodlands and eucalypt forests in Queensland and New South Wales. Their venom contains procoagulants that can cause significant pain and swelling. (Photo Credit: Talia Schlen)
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

All About the Little-Known Grey Snake

The Grey snake is a venomous member of the Elapidae snake family. They are known to inhabit woodlands and eucalypt forests in Queensland and New South Wales. Their venom contains procoagulants that can cause significant pain and swelling.

Darwin and the wider Top End region of the Northern Territory is home to over 40 native snake species. It this article, we help you decrease your risk of a snake bite by uncovering the main identifying characteristics of seven of Darwin's most common snake species.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Get to Know the Snakes in Darwin

Darwin and the wider Top End region of the Northern Territory is home to over 40 native snake species. It this article, we help you decrease your risk of a snake bite by uncovering the main identifying characteristics of seven of Darwin's most common snake species.