A man in his 70s has been transported to Nambour Hospital after being bitten by a snake whilst in bed at his Cooloolabin home near Yandina.
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics responded to the incident and transported the patient under lights and sirens after he sustained a bite to the arm.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed it was a snake bite, however details about the species involved were not available.
The incident occurred during a period of heightened snake activity on the Sunshine Coast, with local snake catchers reporting numerous callouts to remove eastern brown snakes from properties over the past week.
Snake safety experts remind residents that eastern brown snakes are commonly found near homes and sheds where they hunt for rats, mice and lizards.
According to the Queensland Department of Environment and Science, eastern browns are fast-moving, sun-loving reptiles that can strike with extreme speed and typically grow to around 1.5 metres in length, though some reach 2.4 metres.
The department notes that it is illegal to keep or kill snakes in Queensland, and residents who encounter snakes on their property should contact licensed snake catchers for safe removal.
Published 28-October-2025