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Three people have been taken to hospital for snake bites in the Cairns and Hinterland region over the past two days, as warmer temperatures increase reptile activity.
Two women in their 40s have been treated in Cairns Hospital, with one bitten on the upper leg at Goldsborough on Wednesday night and the other bitten on the wrist at a property in Brinsmead last night.
A third victim, a man, was taken to Atherton Hospital after being bitten on the foot at Tinaroo last night.
A spokesperson for Cairns Hospital said one of the women has been discharged but couldn’t provide details on any of the species of snakes involved.
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Snake catcher David Walton from Cairns Snake Removals told Tropic Now it’s peak snake season.
“Usually before the rain we’re busy,” he said.
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"I urge people to call a professional rather than trying to handle snakes themselves, or going to social media."
The Cairns snake identification Facebook page has also been inundated, with more than two dozen requests for identifications over the past fortnight.
Main points
- Three people have been bitten by snakes at Brinsmead, Goldsborough and Tinaroo over the past two days
- Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service couldn't provide details on species
- Warmer weather causes snakes to become more active
