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SNAKE BITE - FIRST AID & PREVENTION

Snakes are such an important part of our ecosystem. With their assistance, the mice and rat populations are kept in balance, thereby reducing and controlling outbreaks of certain diseases.  Snakes are also beautiful animals, with many on the endangered species list.

Prevention

If you are out and about, avoid areas where a high concentration of snakes may live such as rocky hills, bluffs, swamps, marshes, and deep holes in the ground. Choose footwear carefully; the key here is usually thick leather or rubber footwear. Next, watch where you are walking – and where you choose to sit.

Types of Venomous Snakes in the US

There are four types of poisonous snakes in the United States: rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths (also called water moccasins), and coral snakes. It is important to be able to recognize the snake that bit the victim so that the proper antivenin can be administered at the hospital.

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SYMPTOMS OF SNAKEBITE:

Rattlesnake, Copperhead & Cottonmouth Bites

pain that increases at the site of the bite

rapid swelling at the site of the bite

skin discoloration at the site of the bite

twitching skin

dizziness

nausea

sweating

numbness around the mouth

Coral Snake Bites

pain at the bite site

drowsiness

slurred speech

double vision

sweating

nausea

delirium

seizures

1. Call 911 for emergency help.

2. Keep the victim calm and still. If possible, place the bite below the victim's heart level.

3. If are able to identify the snake, then do so – but stay out of harm's way. The last thing you need is two victims.

4. Remove any constricting jewelry or clothing near the bite.

5. If the victim needs to move, don't let him walk.

6. If the victim is not breathing or does not have a pulse or heartbeat, begin CPR.

A few medical references recommend that if medical help is more than ½ hour away, a tourniquet should be applied 2-4 inches above the bite, and that it should be loose enough so that you can slip your fingers under the tourniquet (belt, etc). Some also recommend cleaning the bite wound with a clean cloth and water, taking care not to rub the bite.

This article is not meant to diagnose or treat snakebite. Always seek medical assistance in the event of an emergency.

Source: The Medical Advisor by Time Life

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