Which One Was It?
Neither the enthusiast nor the toxicologist can know for sure because either snake could have been the one that bit Sanita Martin. Usually, the western brown is more aggressive than other venomous snakes in the area, including the death adder. Generally, the death adder is rarer in the area, so they are scared and avoid humans whenever possible. Plus, western browns are more likely to go after someone than the death adder. Still, it has a higher mortality rate when the victim doesn’t get anti-venom in time.
Deadly Death Adder
The Treatment Window for a Snake Bite
Dr. Jackson claims that the treatment window for snake bites can vary based on a variety of factors. For one, the species of snake makes a great difference. Of course, it also depends on how much venom it injects into the victim, the person’s physiological state, and much more. In his opinion, remoteness was Sanita Martin’s biggest danger. Since she didn’t call emergency response services first, her family had to do it for her. This took longer for paramedics to arrive.
Map Showing Meekatharra
