Snake Bites

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How to Treat a Venomous Snakebite
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/treat-venomous-snakebite/

Out of the 3,000 or so snake species in the world, less than 10% are venomous in a truly dangerous way. But that still leaves a few hundred varieties you need to keep an eye out for the next time you’re tromping through the wilderness. As always, the best way to treat a snakebite is to prevent it. Avoid hiking in areas where snakes are known to be a problem, wear heavy boots that cover your ankle, step carefully in areas of tall grass, and watch out when stepping or reaching under rocks where snakes typically rest up.

If you are bitten, ... ---CONTINUED at LINK, above---

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Snake Bite First Aid
https://www.firstaidanywhere.com/snake-bite-first-aid.html

The knowledge of snake bite first aid can be the difference between death and survival for a person that has been bitten.

Most species of snake are harmless but unless you are absolutely sure that you have identified the snake correctly then treat the bite seriously and apply snake bite first aid - See instructions below. ---CONTINUED at LINK, above---

Includes:

• Snake Facts
• Signs and Symptoms
• Physically based symptoms-
• First Aid For Snakebites
• Some definite No No's for Snake Bite First Aid
• Outdated Snake Bite First Aid Treatments

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How to Survive Snake Bites ...
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/the-science-of-anti-venom-and-how-to-survive-snake-bites/

In the event of a venomous snake bite, antivenom, sometimes called antivenin, is the only treatment. While these miraculous drugs cannot reverse the damage that the venom has already caused you, they do stop the venom in its tracks. So, how exactly does it work?

Of course, you’ll also want to know which snakes are venomous, how to avoid them, and what to do if you’ve been bitten by one. Snake safety has changed a lot over the decades, and there is lots of false information floating around, so you may need this refresher. ---CONTINUED---