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Pre-teen boy taken to Townsville University Hospital after a reported snake bite

A pre-teen boy was taken to Townsville Hospital after being bitten by a snake in Ravenswood.

File photo of a snake.
File photo of a snake.

A pre-teen aged male was flown to Townsville University Hospital on Friday night after being bitten by a snake.

Queensland Ambulance reported that the teen was bitten on the ankle at a private residence in Ravenswood and was airlifted to hospital at 7:53pm in a stable condition.

It is unconfirmed what type of snake was involved.

Originally published as Pre-teen boy taken to Townsville University Hospital after a reported snake bite

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