Snake Bites

Symptoms

  • Puncture marks at the wound

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

  • Severe pain and tenderness at the site of the bite

  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

  • Labored breathing (in extreme cases, breathing may stop altogether)

  • Rapid heart rate, weak pulse, low blood pressure

  • Disturbed vision

  • Metallic, mint, or rubber taste in the mouth

  • Increased salivation and sweating

  • Numbness or tingling around face and/or limbs

  • Muscle twitching

First Aid For Snake Bites

  1. Call Medical Services for Help

  2. Take a photo/Identify the snake

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

  4. Remove rings and watches before swelling starts.

  5. Wash the bite with soap and water.

  6. Cover the bite with a clean, dry dressing.

  7. Mark the leading edge of tenderness/swelling on the skin and write the time alongside it.