AEROFORM Snake Bite Bandage with Indicator 10cm x 10.5M Wrap/12
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$105.61
Long Snake Bite Bandage 10cm
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AFHSB100
The AEROFORM snake bite bandage with indicators is a premium heavyweight conforming bandage for the Pressure Immobilisation Technique. At 10cm x 10.5M stretched it is long enough to bandage a large adult leg, which is the practical reason to choose the long version: a bandage that runs out part-way up a limb has not done the job. A suspected Australian snake bite is a medical emergency — call 000 first.
Why choose the snake bite bandage?
Length is the deciding factor in a snake bite bandage, and it is the one most often got wrong. PIT requires the whole limb to be bandaged, starting at the bite and working up. On a large adult leg a short bandage simply cannot reach, and a partially bandaged limb does not deliver the technique.
What PIT actually does is worth being precise about: it retards the flow of lymph, by which some venoms reach the circulation. It does not stop, neutralise or remove venom, and it is not a treatment. It buys time for the person to reach antivenom and definitive care.
It is used in accordance with current ARC guidance for suspected Australian snake bites including sea snakes, funnel-web spider bites, blue-ringed octopus bites and cone shell stings. Note "suspected" — nobody should be trying to identify the animal first. Keep one in every remote, bushland and worksite kit. Browse the Aero bandages.
Key features
- 10cm x 10.5M stretched — long enough for a large adult leg
- Premium heavyweight conforming construction
- Printed indicators to assist application (follow the product instructions for what they show)
- Wrap of 12
- For use in the Pressure Immobilisation Technique where indicated
- PIT retards lymphatic flow — it does not stop or neutralise venom
- Used per current ARC guidance for SUSPECTED Australian snake, funnel-web spider, blue-ringed octopus and cone shell envenomation
- A suspected bite is an emergency — call 000 first, then apply
Specifications
| Size | 10cm x 10.5M stretched |
| Construction | Premium heavyweight conforming |
| Indicators | Printed application indicators |
| Technique | Pressure Immobilisation Technique |
| Reach | Sufficient for a large adult leg |
| Pricing unit | Wrap of 12 |
| SKU | AF-SBB105 |
Common uses
Remote-area, bushland, farming, mining and outdoor workplace kits, and any home in snake country. A shorter 4.5M version suits compact kits but is not sufficient for a large adult leg. See also the SURVIVAL SMART pressure immobilisation bandage and keep a snake bite instruction card alongside it.
snake bite bandage FAQs
What do I do first if someone is bitten?
Call Triple Zero (000) immediately — a suspected Australian snake bite is a medical emergency. Keep the person still, calm and lying down where practical, because movement increases lymphatic flow. Do not wait for symptoms and do not delay the call to find a bandage or identify the snake. Follow the instructions the 000 call-taker gives you; they take priority over anything on this page.
What is the pressure immobilisation technique?
PIT is a first aid technique that retards the flow of lymph, which is a route by which some venoms reach the circulation. It does not stop, neutralise or remove venom. It is used in accordance with current Australian Resuscitation Council guidance for suspected Australian snake bites including sea snakes, funnel-web spider bites, blue-ringed octopus bites and cone shell stings.
What must I NOT do?
Do not apply a tourniquet. Do not wash, scrub or wipe the bite site — residual venom can help medical staff identify what caused it. Do not cut, incise, burn or suck the site. Do not use ice, heat or electric shock. Do not try to catch or kill the animal. Do not let the person walk around. And once a PIT bandage is applied, do not remove it unless emergency services or a clinician tell you to.
Is PIT used for every bite and sting?
No, and this matters. PIT is not the routine first aid response for redback spider bites, bee, wasp or ant stings, tick bites or most jellyfish stings — those have different pathways. For other bites and stings follow current ARC guidance and seek medical advice.
Do I need training to apply it?
Correct application takes practice, and a tension indicator is a visual aid rather than a guarantee. Getting bandage tension right is genuinely the hardest part. Learn the technique before you need it, keep a snake bite instruction card with the bandage, and in the moment follow the 000 call-taker. Read our guide on how to treat snake bites.
You must not rely on the information on this site as an alternative to medical advice from your medical physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Consult your healthcare provider immediately if you think that you may have a medical emergency or for the diagnosis and treatment of injuries. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or with any questions that you may have regarding a medical condition or injury.
| Manufacturer_ms | Germany |
|---|---|
| Model Number_ms | K61SD521 |
| Ecolabel_ms | yes |