'Leave it to the pros': Snake catcher's warning after 'hero' nurse is bitten by deadly reptile spotted in aged care home Have-a-go-hero male nurse has been bitten by a baby red-bellied black snake He attempted to pick up the snake but was bitten and rushed to the hospital Snake catcher Luke Huntley was called to the aged care facility on Wednesday Mr Huntley has warned anyone who finds a snake to leave it to the professionals
By Paula Ahillon For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 02:43 GMT, 14 March 2019 | Updated: 02:43 GMT, 14 March 2019
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A have-a-go hero nurse was bitten after he tried to remove a baby red-bellied black snake at an aged care home.
Luke Huntley, from Snake Catchers Noosa, was called to the facility in the Sunshine Coast, after the male nurse, aged in his 40s, was bitten on Wednesday at about 10am.
Staff quickly wrapped the nurse's hand, rushed him to hospital and put a bin over the snake with a warning sign.
Mr Huntley, 26, has advised
