DO’s and Don’ts during Snake Bite

Today there are thousands of venomous animals thriving around the world and over time their venoms have evolved to do specific jobs envenomate their prey.

Discover what venom is, why some species have implausibly potent venom, and why it is important to take immediate action after being bitten….

There are many different less common uses for venom. For instance, male platypuses use their venomous spurs against their competition during the breeding season; chromatic crazy use theirs to counter the venom of fireplace ants and a few species, like shrews, are thought to use their venom to preserve food.

Two types of venomous snakes are notably well known: vipers (Viperidae) and elapids (Elapidae). Broadly, the venoms in these 2 types affect the victim differently

Vipers, which include Adders and Rattlesnakes, have venoms that are typically haemotoxic which means the venom specifically attacks the vascular system and might interfere with the blood's ability to clot.

Many venomous snakes are elapids, like cobras, mambas, kraits, and taipans. 

Their venom is usually Neurotoxin, which implies that it interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses. 

It typically results in either making a victim's body flip rigid or become limp.

Symptoms of Snakebite

• Redness, swelling, bruising, bleeding, or blistering around the bite

• Puncture marks at the wound.

• Severe pain and tenderness at the location of the bite

• Nausea, or vomiting

• Labored respiration (in extreme cases, respiration might stop altogether)

• Rapid pulse rate, weak pulse, low blood pressure level

• Disturbed vision

•You feel the Metallic, mint, or rubber taste in the mouth

• Increased sweating

• You may feel numbness around your face and limbs.

• Muscle cramp

First aid steps -

Antivenom is the treatment for serious snake envenomation. The earlier antivenom is started, the less damage will be there in a patient 

Driving self to the hospital isn't suggested as individuals with snakebites have chances to become dizzy or may pass out.

Do’s - 

• Take a photograph of the snake from a secure distance if doable. The identification of a distinctive snake will facilitate with correct treatment of the bite.

• Keep calm.

• Lay or sit down with the bite in a neutral position of comfort.

• Quickly remove your watch and ring before swelling starts.

• Wash the bite with soap and water.

• Cover the bite area with a clean cloth and do the dry dressing at the bite area.

• Mark the tenderness/swelling on the skin and write the time 

Don’t’s –

• Do not catch the snake or try and lure it. Never handle a venomous snake, not even a dead one or its beheaded head.

Do not await symptoms to look if bitten, get a medical emergency quickly.

• Do not apply a bandage.

• Do not slash the wound with a knife or cut it in any approach.

• Don’t suck the venom from the mouth.

• Don’t use ice or water around the venom area.

• Do not drink alcohol as a medicinal drug.

• Do not take pain relievers (such as Bayer, ibuprofen, naproxen).

• Do not apply anything over the bite or take an electrical shock