Snake Bite Bandage with Indicator (Suits Arms)

The shorter bandage in the AeroForm range — sized for upper limb pressure immobilisation and paediatric use. At 4m stretched it covers an adult arm from fingers to shoulder, or a child's leg in a single roll. The same purpose-built construction and continuous tension indicators as the long version, in a more compact form.

Fits any of our snake bite kits and any existing first aid kit. If you need coverage for an adult leg, the long bandage (10cm x 10.5m) is the right choice — 4m is not sufficient for full adult lower limb immobilisation.

• 10cm x 4m stretched — correct length for upper limb and paediatric use Sized to wrap an adult arm or a child's limb completely from the bite site upward in a single roll. Most Australian snake bites happen on the lower limbs — but upper limb bites do occur, and children require a shorter bandage than adults regardless of bite location.
• Continuous tension indicators over the entire length Printed rectangles turn to squares when you have reached the correct compression — continuously from start to finish, not just at one point. Too loose and the technique does not slow lymphatic movement. Too tight and you restrict circulation. Correct pressure matters more than most people realise — and the indicator removes the guesswork when you are working under stress.
• Premium heavyweight conforming bandage — not a standard crepe Purpose-built for pressure immobilisation, not repurposed from a wound dressing. The weight and stretch are designed to hold correct compression once applied — something a standard crepe or elastic bandage cannot reliably do.
• Suited to all Australian snake bites, funnel-web spider bites, blue-ringed octopus, and cone shell stings Pressure immobilisation is the ANZCOR-recommended first aid response for all of these. It is not recommended for redback spider bites, jellyfish stings, stonefish, or scorpion stings — read our guide if you are unsure which technique applies.