19/09/2025
๐ To mark Snake Bite Awareness Day, Dr. Alex Gorelyk Practice created a printable "Snakes, Ladders & Lifesaving" ๐ฒ game. It designed to teach snake bite first aid in a way that sticks - with a dose of humor and a roll of the dice. As the wildlife here is as fascinating as it is unpredictable, where the desert meets the ocean and the occasional snake meets unsuspecting toes, it's important to know what to do when a snake bite strikes.
๐ฏ Why a game? Because misinformation about snake bites still hangs in the air like Swakopmundโs morning mistโhazy, persistent, and hard to see through. Itโs time we cleared the fog with facts & fun.
The squares on the board teaches you Do's and Don'ts if someone gets bitten:
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Do the right thingโclimb a ladder to safety!
โ Do the wrong thingโslide down a snake and learn the hard way.
From โStay calmโ to โDonโt suck out the venomโ (seriously, donโt), this A4-sized game is perfect for classrooms, clinics, or just a fun family challenge with a bite of wisdom.
๐งณ Heading out into the wild? Donโt forget to pack the game. Whether youโre hiking the dunes, exploring the bush, or enjoying a backyard braai, knowing how to respond to a snake bite can save lives. Even if you donโt have time to playโthough itโs great for memorizing the right actionsโbecause letโs be honest, braais and stargazing canโt be interrupted, youโll always have a quick hint at hand.
โ ๏ธ Of course, this isnโt a complete guide to snake bite response, but the most important milestones are markedโclear, simple, and ready to stick.
Download it. Print it. Play it. Share it. Letโs spread awarenessโone roll at a time.
Hereโs to health and good vibes โ more to come!
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