Brave Melbourne Woman Rescues Her Pets From Tiger Snake

A woman in Melbourne was captured on camera, going to the aid of her rescue dogs after a tiger snake crossed the fence into the family backyard.

Debbie from Altona Meadows in the southwest part of the city noticed her three dogs named Karma, Milo and Monty were acting strangely one afternoon.

A closer inspection revealed the highly venomous serpent was slithering across the yard, making her dogs uneasy.

In the video, Karma bit the snake before Debbie intervened. She fearlessly came in between the snake and her dogs to keep them away in case the reptile decided to attack.

Tiger snakes are renowned as one of the most venomous snakes in the world and are quite aggressive when provoked, so she is extremely lucky the incident did not result in envenomation.

They have been known to arch their backs like a cobra when they are positioning for a strike. Together with brown snakes, they account for the most bites on record in Australia, as well as the fatalities.

They are usually found in wetlands, such as lagoons, swamps and creeks, though the hot season has seen them making their way into settlements in search of mice.

The RSPCA has issued a warning for owners detailing that if they suspect a snake has bitten their dog, they need to take it to the vet immediately.

The chances of recovery, according to the RSPCA, are much higher if the pet is treated early. Some pets have even recovered from snake bites within 48 hours. It all depends on the urgency of the response after bites.

They added if the vet is a distance, then it would be advisable to apply a pressure bandage. That is a firm bandage over and around the bite. It should help in slowing down the spread of the venom throughout the body.

Symptoms of the bite may come with weakness or collapsing and loss of bladder control as well as blood within the urine.

There are higher chances of coming in contact with snakes, particularly if there is a shed in the residence or livestock. The snakes come in search of rodents living off the cover and food within the area.

The heat is also making them look for shelter and food, considering it is the breeding season for reptiles as well. Care should be taken when uncovering materials in sheds and storage spaces where snakes can hide.