Posted: 21:28, November 14, 2022 | Updated: 21:31, November 14, 2022
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Bosses reportedly put the celebrities on alert after poisonous snakes were said to have been captured near the main camp. Specialist handlers have reportedly caught hoards of venomous eastern small and red snakes near the camp in the Australian jungle. It comes after Matt Hancock had to be treated by medics after being stung by a scorpion on Sunday morning. Dear: I’m A Celebrity bosses have reportedly put the stars on alert after snakes were said to have been captured near HQ following Matt Hancock’s scorpion sting (pictured) The latest scare saw the crew putting up warning signs around the camp to remind the crew to stay calm if they see a snake, according to the Sun. The venom from an eastern small-eyed snake can attack muscle tissue for days after the bite, while red-bellied snakes can deliver a painful bite, but are generally shy and often seen on the east coast of Australia. “There have been a number of sightings around the camp and they are likely to get upset if disturbed,” an insider told The Sun. “All the crew are watching their step as bites can cause serious health problems if not treated quickly.” Painful: Bellied snakes (pictured) can bite painfully but are generally shy and often seen on the east coast of Australia Danger: Venom from an eastern small-eyed snake (pictured) can attack muscle tissue for days after the bite ITV declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline. Max Walker, who runs Murwillumbah Snake Catchers, which is based near the I’m A Celebrity camp, said the eastern small-eyed snake is triggered by sudden movement. The expert said that a bite from a red-bellied snake will act more quickly but probably won’t be fatal, but could leave you needing hospital treatment/ He added: “Snakes in Australia won’t bite you while you sleep, the only thing that will go wrong in Australia is sometimes the snake will come up to the sleeping person and snuggle up for warmth.” Scary! Specialist handlers have reportedly caught poisonous eastern small snakes and black red eyes near the camp in the Australian jungle. Pictured: Celebrities at the main camp It comes after former health minister Matt, 44, had to be rushed to medics after being stung by a scorpion at the main camp on Sunday. Doctors on the show treated the Tory MP after a scorpion stung his finger – but luckily for Matt, it wasn’t a fatal sting. As the injury appeared on air, Matt compared the injury to a bee sting, but said the pain was twice as much. Shock: The latest scare has seen the crew put up warning signs around the camp to remind the crew to stay calm if they see a snake. Pictured: Matt takes on a snake in the House of Horrors trial An insider also told MailOnline: ‘Matt was shocked – it’s not every day you get stung by a scorpion. “He’s already had such an eventful first week in camp after completing test after test – and now he’s been treated by the show’s doctors too. “The scorpion was safely removed from the camp and fortunately was not venomous.” Injured: It comes after Matt Hancock had to be treated by medics after being stung by a scorpion on Sunday morning Matt’s reaction to the shock injury was also aired, as he encountered the beast while unpacking his belongings in the main camp. Comedian Babatunde Aléshé then referred to the scorpion sting after Ant and Dec revealed that Matt had been voted off the fourth Bushtucker trial. He said, “You know what Matt? You’re the man, you’re the man, four trials and you’ve been stung by a scorpion, and you have to go and have a trial.’ Animal sighting: The show’s doctors treated the Tory MP after a scorpion bit into his finger – but luckily for Matt, it wasn’t a fatal sting
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Posted: 21:28, November 14, 2022 | Updated: 22:46, November 14, 2022
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Bosses reportedly put the celebrities on alert after poisonous snakes were said to have been captured near the main camp. Specialist handlers have reportedly caught hoards of venomous eastern small and red snakes near the camp in the Australian jungle. It comes after Matt Hancock had to be treated by medics after being stung by a scorpion on Sunday morning. Dear: I’m A Celebrity bosses have reportedly put the stars on alert after snakes were said to have been captured near HQ following Matt Hancock’s scorpion sting (pictured) The latest scare saw the crew putting up warning signs around the camp to remind the crew to stay calm if they see a snake, according to the Sun. The venom from an eastern small-eyed snake can attack muscle tissue for days after the bite, while red-bellied snakes can deliver a painful bite, but are generally shy and often seen on the east coast of Australia. “There have been a number of sightings around the camp and they are likely to get upset if disturbed,” an insider told The Sun. “All the crew are watching their step as bites can cause serious health problems if not treated quickly.” Painful: Bellied snakes (pictured) can bite painfully but are generally shy and often seen on the east coast of Australia Danger: Venom from an eastern small-eyed snake (pictured) can attack muscle tissue for days after the bite ITV declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline. Max Walker, who runs Murwillumbah Snake Catchers, which is based near the I’m A Celebrity camp, said the eastern small-eyed snake is triggered by sudden movement. The expert said that a bite from a red-bellied snake will act more quickly but probably won’t be fatal, but could leave you needing hospital treatment/ He added: “Snakes in Australia won’t bite you while you sleep, the only thing that will go wrong in Australia is sometimes the snake will come up to the sleeping person and snuggle up for warmth.” Scary! Specialist handlers have reportedly caught poisonous eastern small snakes and black red eyes near the camp in the Australian jungle. Pictured: Celebrities at the main camp It comes after former health minister Matt, 44, had to be rushed to medics after being stung by a scorpion at the main camp on Sunday. Doctors on the show treated the Tory MP after a scorpion stung his finger – but luckily for Matt, it wasn’t a fatal sting. As the injury appeared on air, Matt compared the injury to a bee sting, but said the pain was twice as much. Shock: The latest scare has seen the crew put up warning signs around the camp to remind the crew to stay calm if they see a snake. Pictured: Matt takes on a snake in the House of Horrors trial An insider also told MailOnline: ‘Matt was shocked – it’s not every day you get stung by a scorpion. “He’s already had such an eventful first week in camp after completing test after test – and now he’s been treated by the show’s doctors too. “The scorpion was safely removed from the camp and fortunately was not venomous.” Injured: It comes after Matt Hancock had to be treated by medics after being stung by a scorpion on Sunday morning Matt’s reaction to the shock injury was also aired, as he encountered the beast while unpacking his belongings in the main camp. Comedian Babatunde Aléshé then referred to the scorpion sting after Ant and Dec revealed that Matt had been voted off the fourth Bushtucker trial. He said, “You know what Matt? You’re the man, you’re the man, four trials and you’ve been stung by a scorpion, and you have to go and have a trial.’ Animal sighting: The show’s doctors treated the Tory MP after a scorpion bit into his finger – but luckily for Matt, it wasn’t a fatal sting
