On the Distinction Between the Harmless andVenomous Snakes of Australia

TitleOn the Distinction Between the Harmless andVenomous Snakes of Australia
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1870
AuthorsBerncastle, J
JournalAustralian Medical Gazette
Volume2
Pagination21-22
Type of ArticleJournal Article
Accession NumberPR0000226
Abstract

Comments on carpet and diamond snakes and the effects of their bites; list of the most venomous Australian snakes; can produce 300-400 patients who have recovered from snake bite in Australia over the past 15 years; no risk from snake bite if excision, brandy and rest is the treatment.