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A 27-year-old man is bitten on the lower leg while walking in scrubland in rural Queensland. He does not see the snake clearly. On examination in the remote clinic, there are two puncture marks on the leg but no systemic features yet. According to Australian snakebite guidance, what is the most appropriate first aid and early management?

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