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The heartbroken parents of a Queensland boy who was bitten by one of the world’s deadliest snakes has said their son will need care for the rest of his life.
Giles Campbell said he and his pregnant partner Brittany are hoping for a miracle after their son Eli has spent the past two weeks in intensive care following three snake bites from a coastal taipan in his family’s chicken pen at Agnes Waters.
Mr Campbell used a fundraising page for his son to update the public on his family’s heartache and the long-term ramifications for following Eli’s September 26 snake attack.
“I have been a total mess since this happened to my boy, the pain and emotional turmoil is unlike anything I have ever experienced,” said Campbell.
“We are under no illusions anymore. We know this boy of our’s will need some care for the rest of his life, how much will be up to him and the best rehabilitation we can find … and yes we still hope for miracles,” he wrote.
Still suffering from seizures and still “pretty much immobile” Eli’s prospective medical needs are so demanding the family may need to relocate to Brisbane, said Mr Campbell.
“We will possibly need our home converted for his disabilities but what those will be we have no idea,” wrote Mr Campbell.
Eli’s suffering comes at an especially tough time for the family with mum Brittany 16-weeks pregnant and due to give birth in March next year.
Dad Giles said his partner has been a “pillar of strength that has kept me going”.
The Queensland father also thanked the public for support and donations which have so far raised more than $47,000.
You can visit the family’s GoFundMe page here.
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