You've probably noticed a symbol on an ambulance featuring a snake inside a six-point star, but you may not realize how it ...

Australians in the northeastern state of Queensland have been warned to be cautious around snakes amid a surge in attacks.

Seven people were taken to hospital with snake bites in Queensland over the weekend, with paramedics being called out to treat 15 people for snake bites over the last week.

A steady increase in snake bites has been attributed to wet weather and flooding as habitat change puts snakes on the move.

A Queensland man has been rushed to hospital after being bitten by a snake. Queensland Ambulance Service has responded to more than 60 snake bites across the state this year. People are urged ...