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The same way we do today. You open the area of the bite and suck out the venom, but this method still requires medical help. It only slows it from getting further in the body.

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How would you treat a scorpion bite in pioneer times?

Scorpions don't bite they sting with their tails. A pioneer would not have found a scorpion since they are not found on the plains. HAD they gotten stung they would have wrapped the spot and used iodine on it.


Do snake bites have special cure?

There is no single "special cure" for snake bites; however, the primary treatment is the administration of antivenom, which neutralizes the venom's effects. The specific antivenom used depends on the species of snake involved. Immediate medical attention is critical, as additional treatments may include pain management, wound care, and supportive measures. Prevention through caution and education about snake habitats is also essential.


Were do the most poisonous snakes come from?

The most venomous snake on earth is the Belcher's Sea Snake (Hydrophis Belcheri) or the Faint Banded Sea Snake, some consider the Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) an/or the Beaked Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa) to be the most toxic, however, with recent and more accurate studies prove the Belcheri has a 100 times more toxic venom then the two above or any other snake on earth. It has a paddle-like tail, breathes air and can hold it's breath up to 8 hours, a few milligrams of venom can kill over a thousand people. It's habitat is a wide range in the South Pacific. Excluding the Belcher's Sea Snake the next most venomous snakes on earth according to their venom rating are: 2- Inland Tiapan (Oxyuranus Microlepidotus). 3- Common Indian Krait (Bungarus Caeruleus). 4- Philippine Cobra (Naja Philippinensis). 5- King Cobra (Ophiophagus Hanna). 6- Russell's Viper (Vipera Russellii). 7- Black Mamba (Dendroaspis Polylepis). 8- Yellow Jawed Tommygoff (Bothrops Asper). 9- Multibanded krait (Bungarus Multicinctus). 10- Tigar Snake (Notechis Scutatus). 11- Jararacussu (Bothrops Jararacussu).


Is the most poisonous snake small?

The most venomous snake on earth is the Belcher's Sea Snake (Hydrophis Belcheri) or the Faint Banded Sea Snake, It has a paddle-like tail, breathes air and can hold it's breath up to 8 hours, it's size ranges from 1-1/2 ft (0.5m) to 3 ft (1 m), a few milligrams of venom can kill over a thousand people.It's habitat has a wide range in the South Pacific.


How do copperheads get their food?

Copperheads wait in ambush for a victim to approach. Once within striking range, the snake strikes out and injects venom. It then waits for the victim to die and then follows the scent of the animal and devours it head first.

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How do pioneers get rid of snake bites?

You pinch the skin really hard so the venom doesn't get in


Can a non-venomous snake die if another venomous snake bites?

not if it is a snake that when it bites you die right away but if it is a regular snake you will have to suck out the venom and then see what happens to the person


Is snake venom production is profitable?

There is a tiny market for snake venom.


Is a lamb immune to snake venom?

No, sheep are not immune to snake venom.


What is chemical formula of snake venom?

there is no chmeical formula in the snake venom.


What is the difference between poisounus snake and impoisonus snake?

A poisonous snake has venom glands in which it can inject venom when it bites. A non- poisonous snake has no venom glands and will not inject venom , but they can have harmful bacteria in their mouth.


When a snake bites and the venom spreads when the snake eats does the venom kill the snake?

No, because, actually, the snakes' venom is its' saliva (spit). -no kidding! And the species of snake is immune to its own venom. Hope this helps as well.


How does snake eat their prey with venom in them?

Eating the venom is not a problem . . . the trouble starts when the venom enters the bloodstream via a snake bite.


How is snake venom useful?

Snake venom can be used for medical purposes, such as producing antivenom to treat snakebites. Some components of snake venom have also shown potential in drug development, such as using peptides in research for treatments for conditions like heart disease and autoimmune disorders. Additionally, certain enzymes in snake venom have been utilized in certain diagnostic tests and research studies.


What is the best thing to do for a posonis snake bite if youcant get to a doctor?

1. try and stay calm to slow down the spreading of the venom. 2. keep the bitten body part as low as possible to slow blood flow. 3. if possible, try and suck venom out of it using something that will prevent the venom from entering your mouth in case you have any mild scratches or cuts on your lips/mouth. keep in mind that even if a venomous snake bites, it doesn't mean it injected venom. the snake can decide whether or not to inject venom.


How many type of snake venom?

There are three type of snake venom such as neurotoxic,hemotoxic and myotoxic.


Will a snake die from a platypus's venom?

Platypus venom would certainly be enough to kill a snake - but the snake could well inject its own venom in the platypus at the same time.