When treating a snake bite what do you do with the affected limb?

Answer 1

Place the affected limb below the level of the heart, tie a tight string or piece of clothing above the bite and cut a slit in the wound and squeeze it to drain the venom and get to the emergency room.

Answer 2

It depends what the bite was from. If it's known to be a harmless species - simply wipe the bite area with antiseptic and cover with a clean dressing. If it was a venomous snake - immobilize the limb and keep the limb lower than the heart. This will slow the spread of venom though the body.

Answer 3

If you're bitten by a rattlesnake:

DO stay calm.

DO call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.

DO remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the bitten area/limb right

away (you'll want it off before the wound and surrounding tissue starts

swelling).

DO try to keep the bitten limb lower than the heart.

Do NOT cut the bite site, or create any kind of tourniquet around the wound.

Do NOT put ice on the bite.

Do NOT try to suck the venom from the wound.

Do NOT treat the site with rubbing alcohol or medication.

Do NOT wait for swelling, pain or other common symptoms to manifest

themselves before going to the emergency room.