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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SNAKE BITES

Read and Share:Have you ever had an encounter with a poisonous snake or have you witnessed a cobra or viper attack and don't know what action to take?Read on to be enlightened.

Snake bites are usually poisonous and can also be very deadly,some bites kill in seconds while some may take a long while it renders its victim Unconscious and helpless

Symptoms:
Symptoms depend on the type of snake, but may
include:
Bleeding from wound
Blurred vision
Burning of the skin
Convulsions
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Excessive sweating
Fainting
Fang marks in the skin
Fever
Increased thirst
Loss of muscle coordination
Nausea and vomiting
Numbness and tingling
Rapid pulse
Tissue death
Severe pain
Skin discoloration
Swelling at the site of the bite
Weakness

First Aid:
1. Keep the person calm, reassuring them that
bites can be effectively treated in an emergency
room. Restrict movement, and keep the affected
area below heart level to reduce the flow of
venom.
2. If you have a pump suction device (such as
that made by Sawyer), follow the manufacturer's
directions.
3. Remove any rings or constricting items because
the affected area may swell. Create a loose splint
to help restrict movement of the area.
4. If the area of the bite begins to swell and
change color, the snake was probably poisonous.
5. Monitor the person's vital signs -- temperature,
pulse, rate of breathing, and blood pressure -- if
possible. If there are signs of shock (such as
paleness), lay the person flat, raise the feet about
a foot, and cover the person with a blanket.
6. Get medical help right away.
7. Bring in the dead snake only if this can be
done safely. Do not waste time hunting for the
snake, and do not risk another bite if it is not
easy to kill the snake. Be careful of the head
when transporting it -- a snake can actually bite
for several hours after it's dead (from a reflex).

DO NOT:
Do NOT allow the person to become over-exerted.
If necessary, carry the person to safety.
Do NOT apply a tourniquet.
Do NOT apply cold compresses to a snake bite.
Do NOT cut into a snake bite with a knife or razor.
Do NOT try to suck out the venom by mouth.
Do NOT give the person stimulants or pain
medications unless a doctor tells you to do so.
Do NOT give the person anything by mouth
Do NOT raise the site of the bite above the level
of the person's heart.