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Do not panic; instead, move away slowly. Snakes typically prefer to avoid detection and will often move away or hide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notify nearby individuals about the snake<\/strong>, advising them to stay calm and keep a safe distance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stick to designated walkways and steer clear of dense vegetation<\/strong> to reduce the risk of encountering snakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you spot a snake, contact La Trobe Emergency at (03) 9479 2222<\/strong> for assistance (all campuses). Save this number in your phone for easy reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For emergency medical attention, please contact 000 (Triple Zero), then call La Trobe Emergency (03) 9479 2222 (all campuses).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to find a first aid kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the first aid kits on campus now include a snake bite module, which can be used for treating snake bites. 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