The Snake Hunter reveals ‘critical’ tips to survive a snakebite

‘The Snake Hunter’ Mark Pelley reveals his “critical” tips to maximise the chances of surviving a snakebite. “The first step you take is you step away from the snake,” he told Sky News host Rita Panahi. “Don’t try to touch it, don’t try to handle it. “Once you’re safely away from the snake, immediately call 000. “If you have no help around you, it’s better to walk to a position where you can call for help rather than lay there and let the snake venom take you out. “Once there, stay as still as you can and apply a pressure bandage, and follow the instructions of 000 – it’s critical.”