Introduction

This Essential Spider Bite First Response Presentation provides a structured framework that provides the understanding and knowledge that will greatly reduce the risk of being bitten by a spider, and provide the ability to create the best possible outcome, should a spider bite occur in both humans and pets. 

• Roles and responsibilities of the first responder.
• 4 Principles of living or working where venomous animals occur.
• Zone risk assessment.
• Medically important spiders 
• Common non-medically important  spiders. 
• Venom.
• Antivenom.
• Responding to an emergency.
• Emergency Response Plan.

This framework of understanding can be applied anytime and anywhere, does not require any special equipment. Participants get access to exclusive spider bite related online resources that will help them implement what they learn. Developed and presented by Jonathan Leeming.

Presentation

• Developed and presented by Jonathan Leeming.
• Duration is 45 minutes.
• This presentation can be presented online as a virtual presentation. 
• Participants get access to exclusive spider bite related online resources that will help them implement what they learn.

Outcomes

• Understand how to reduce the risk of being bitten.
• Prepare for a spiderbite emergency. 
• Identify medically important spiders.
• React to an encounter with a spider in the correct manner. 
• Respond competently in case of a spiderbite.  

Ideal for

• Everyone who enjoys the great outdoors!
• Field guides and lodge staff.
• Employees who work in areas inhabited by spiders. 
• Conservationists and field workers.
• Hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners.