Tamworth snake season: High anti-venom costs make pet owners make a life or death choice

Madeline Link
Updated October 30 2018 - 7:17pm, first published 4:07pm
HARD CHOICE: Veterinarian Robyn Edleston used to use out-of-date anti-venom on pets. Photo: Gareth Gardner
HARD CHOICE: Veterinarian Robyn Edleston used to use out-of-date anti-venom on pets. Photo: Gareth Gardner

HIGH anti-venom costs are forcing some pet owners to choose between life and death in the case of a snakebite.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

Journalist

Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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