IT'S lucky John Clancy is around to tell his story.
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Bitten by a brown snake, Mr Clancy collapsed on his way to the car and can thank workmates for giving him CPR until an ambulance arrived.
He is recovering at Bendigo Health.
Mr Clancy's tale is a great reminder of the dangers posed by snakes.
It's a fact that many people bitten by snakes are either trying to kill or remove them and that's a dangerous practice
Anyone living on rural properties or in residential areas close to waterways or grassy areas should be on guard as the weather heats up.
Snakes are on the move.
The experts will tell you giving a snake plenty of room or calling someone trained in handling reptiles is the best way to deal with them.
It's a fact that many people bitten by snakes are either trying to kill or remove them and as Mr Clancy knows all too well, that's a dangerous practice.
Prevention is the best way to reduce the snake risk.
Keep wood heaps and tin stacks away from the house and cut any long grass around buildings.
Ensure sheds are cleaned regularly and potential food sources removed.
But most important of all - if you see one... give it space.
