Australia is full of creature s that bite or sting. Even some plant' s are poisonous . How do you know what is dangerous or life threatening , and what is just a nuisance? How to Treat Bite s and Stings includes : A list of creatures and plants alphabetically, from Ants to Wasps , colour photographs to help you identify the culprit , symptoms of the bite or sting and ho w to treat it and star ratings of how dangerous the creature or plant is . The Prevention section gives tips on the basic treatment for shock , how to perform cardio -pulmonary and expired- air resuscitation and how to control bleeding