Snake Bite First Aid Kits

See the biggest range of snake bite kits for yourself, your family & your pets. All snake kits come with a snake bandage + pressure immobilisation lesson by me (Sam Kerr-Trainer & Founder)

Snake Bite Kits Built for Australian Conditions

I design every snake bite first aid kit around 19 years of teaching Australians how to respond to snake bites — and Dan hand-packs each one, right here in Dubbo. Most standard first aid kits don't carry enough snake bandage length to properly immobilise an adult limb. These do.

Every kit follows the same pressure immobilisation technique I teach in my courses — the ANZCOR-recommended first aid response for serious Australian snake and spider bites.

Choose the Right Snake Bite Kit

Everyday Carry Snake Bite Kit

Lightweight everyday carry with two indicator bandages, a splint, and an instant ice pack. Fits a backpack, glove box, or belt clip. Best for solo walkers, day hikes, and vehicles.

 Family & Farms Snake Bite Plus

Full-length 10.5m bandages for complete adult limb coverage, plus a splint, thermal blanket, and tick removal tools. Best for families, rural properties, farms, and anyone with pets.

 Remote & 4WD Snake Bite Max

Full envenomation range — snakes, spiders, ticks, and marine stings — plus hospital-grade wound care and pet-safe tick removal. Best for remote travel, 4WD, caravans, and serious bush users.
Snake Bandages with Tension Indicators — Included in Every Kit Printed rectangles that turn into squares when you've reached the correct compression on a snake bite bandage. No guesswork. No second-guessing under stress.

Pressure Immobilisation — The Correct Australian Response

For most venomous Australian snake and spider bites, the correct first aid is pressure immobilisation, using a firm snake bite compression bandage. Here's what I teach in every course:

  1. Apply a firm bandage (also called a compression bandage) directly over the bite site
  2. Continue bandaging firmly up the entire limb
  3. Immobilise the limb with a splint where possible
  4. Keep the patient still and calm — movement spreads venom
  5. Call 000 immediately and do not remove the bandage
Do NOT do any of the following: Do not wash the bite site · Do not cut the wound · Do not apply a tourniquet · Do not try to suck out venom

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a dedicated snake bite kit?
Yes. Most standard first aid kits don't carry enough pressure bandage length for full limb immobilisation of an adult. I built these kits to fix that — the right bandages, the right length, and clear instructions when it matters most.
How can I tell if a snake is venomous?
Honestly — don't try. Even experienced handlers get it wrong from a distance. I teach my students to treat every Australian snake bite as venomous and apply pressure immobilisation straight away. The technique works the same no matter the species.
Should I catch or kill the snake to identify it?
No — please don't. Chasing or killing the snake risks a second bite and wastes time you don't have. Hospitals can identify the venom from a swab of the bite site itself, so there's no need to bring the snake in with you.
What is a snake bite bandage with indicator, and why does it matter?
It's a bandage printed with rectangles that turn into squares once you've applied the correct compression. Regular crepe bandages give you no way to check you've bandaged tightly enough — the indicator takes the guesswork out under pressure.
Are these kits only for snake bites?
No. Pressure immobilisation is also the recommended Australian first aid response for funnel-web spider bites, blue-ringed octopus stings, and cone shell stings. The Plus and Max kits cover all of these.
Are these suitable for farms, 4WD, remote travel, and workplaces?
Yes. I designed these for environments where help is further away and you need to rely on yourself. They're commonly carried on rural properties, farms, touring vehicles, caravans, camping setups, and by outdoor tour operators across Australia — always check your kit against your own workplace risk assessment.
When is snake season in Australia?
Snakes are most active from August through March, depending on your region and the weather. That's when I see the biggest jump in people getting ready — it's worth checking your kit before the season starts, not after your first sighting.
Do snake bite kit components expire?
Yes — bandages and other sterile items have expiry dates like any first aid supply. Check your kit at least once a year and replace anything that's expired or been used. It's a lot cheaper to check than to reach for a kit that's let you down.
Do these kits contain antivenom?
No. Antivenom is only administered in hospital settings by medical professionals. These kits give you the correct first aid to stabilise the patient and slow venom movement until help arrives.
Should I call 000 immediately even if there are no symptoms?
Yes — call straight away, even if you feel completely fine. Snake bite symptoms can take time to show, and by the time they do, you've lost time you didn't need to lose. Get the bandage on, call triple zero, and let the hospital take it from there.

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Packed in Dubbo, NSW · Built by people who live where snakes live
Last reviewed: August 2026

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