Program details: Snake Bites

With 100 species of venomous snakes across Australia, knowing how to effectively treat a snake bite is essential.

In this non-accredited course you’ll learn how to:

identify reptilian behaviour and habitats
differentiate between venomous and non-venomous snakes
understand snake bite outcomes, venom and their influences
interact with snakes in a way that minimises the risk of being bitten
provide emergency first aid treatments for snake bites.

How you'll learn

In this 4-hour interactive workshop, our friendly and professional trainers take you through the theory and practical skills needed to treat snake bites.

Location

A UQ campus.

This program can be run at locations around Australia on request.

There are no formal entry requirements for this program.

We recommend being at least 16 years of age to participate in this course.

How to apply

To register for this training please email uqskills@uq.edu.au

Create your USI

You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.

Resources

2025 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.5 MB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).

Full fee: $90