Snake, Funnel web and Mouse Spiders, Blue ringed octopus, Coneshells

Apply pressure immobilisation

• DRSABC
• Keep patient calm and still
• Apply a pressure immobilisatgion bandage
• Call the emergency services

Bees, Wasps, Ants, Ticks, Scorpions, White tailed spider, Centipedes, Red back spider

Apply cold compress (ice pack)

• Apply a cold compress or ice pack directly over the bite site to relieve pain
• See a doctor if necessary

Blue-bottle, Jellyfish, Bullrount fish, Catfish, Crown of thorns starfish, Non-tropical minor jellyfish

Apply hot water

• DRSABC
• Place patients stung limb in hot water (as hot as you, the First Aider can tolerate)
• Call the emergency services

Box, Irukandji or Jimble Jellyfish, Sea anenomets, Tropical sting of unknown origin

Vinegar

• DRSABC
• Calm patient
• Flood sting area with Vinegar for at least 30 seconds
• If Vinegar is not available, flick tentacles off using a stick or gloved fingers
• Call the emergency services