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What is something that is usually done directly following a snake bite?
incision of wound!!!^^WRONG ! If you suspect you have been bitten by a venomous snake - the initial treatment is to immobilize the bite area, and apply a pressure bandage ! (Snakester1962)
What does the initial treatment of poisonous snake bite involve?
Immobilise the bite area. Keep the patient calm. Apply a pressure bandage to the bite area not a tourniquet ! Get professional medical treatment ASAP.
How Cleopatra died?
She took an asp snake which is poisonous above her heart and let it bite away.
Can garter snake bites get infected?
Yes, any snakebite can become infected. Wash and disinfect the bite area thoroughly and cover with a bandage.
What does His belt was a snake curling around his waist mean?
It was
What does the inital treatment of a snake bite focus on?
First - determine whether the snake was actually a venomous species ! If it's a non-venomous snake, the treatment is fairly simple. Clean the wound with water and apply a bandage or clean cloth to the area with a little pressure to help stop any bleeding. If you know it was a venomous snake, apply a pressure bandage to the bite area (NOT a tourniquet !) - to slow down the spread of venom. Immobilize the limb wherever possible, and keep the patient calm. Summon help - or get the casualty to hospital as son as possible. DO NOT CUT the wound or attempt to 'suck out the poison' !
What is the initial treatment of a poisionous snake bite focus on?
Initial treatment of snakebite focuses on decreasing the spread of venom.
What is the difference between a regular snake bite and a rattlesnake bite?
A nonvenomous snake bite will usually heave two parallel rows of tiny puncture wounds from the teeth. A rattlesnake bite will usually have two larger puncture wounds from the fangs. See the image of a rattlesnake bite above.
Can I get a snake bite ring on the first placement?
Yes, you can get a snake bite ring on the first placement
When was Snake Bite Love created?
Snake Bite Love was created on 1998-03-10.
Snake bite first affects?
A snake bite first affects the blood stream and the area immediately around the bite. If the snake is venomous, a raised infected area may raise up around the bite.
When treating a snake bite what should you do after the affected limb to decrease?
Place the affected limb below the level of the heart.
