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7 things to do when bitten by a snake

What will you do if someone around you gets bitten
by a snake?

1.  I
   will  suck the poison out of the snake
   bite mark and spit it out very fast.


2. I
   will enlarge or scratch the bite marks and allow it to bleed so that the poison
   will be passed out.


3. If
   the bite is on the leg or hand, I will tie the affected limb hard enough so
   that the poison will not circulate round the body and remain around the snake
   bite.


4. If
   the bite is on the head, I will tie the neck but not tie it firmly enough to
   cause strangulation.


5.  I
   will urinate and pour the urine on the snake bite.


6. I
   will remove serumen (ear wax) from my ear and rub on the snake bite wound.


7. I
   will look for bitter leaf and squeeze the juice on the snake bite mark so that the bitter leaf will absorb the poison.


8. I
   will look for bitter leaf and squeeze the juice on the bite mark to weaken the
   poison.


9. I
   will look for African panacea and apply on the snake bite and lick some.


10.  I will try to catch and kill the snake.


11.  I will call for a priest, pastor or prophet to pray over
    the snake bite especially if it is poisonous.

The knowledge of snake bite is very important,
especially to us in Cameroon and africa who are surrounded by bushes. Knowing what to do
in case of a snake bite could save a life. Not all snakes are poisonous but
until you establish whether the snake is poisonous or not, treat all snake
bites as emergencies. 




It is important to
note that some snake bites will produce a local effect, whether they are
poisonous or not.When someone is bitten by a viper or some cobras, it
may be very painful and sometimes the area can bleed, blister and may swell
just within five minutes of the bite. If the area of the bite begins to swell
and change colour, the snake might be venomous. Viper bites are poisonous and the person may become
weak and as time passes, they person may become hypotensive, get into a shock,
and in some cases respiratory failure may result.




The answers to the above 11 questions are all false. This is because if a poisonous snake bites you,
you will need to get to a hospital or poison centre to receive antivenin. A snake bite is not a
bacterial of viral infection so no one should sell any product to you claiming
it cures snake bites.




What
to do in case of a snake bite

1. If
   you are far away, call for help either from a hospital or for someone who can
   help with a fast means of transport to the hospital. Make sure the person is
   calm, remember most snake bites are not poisonous. Try to minimize movements
   too.


2. Remove
   all tight clothing and things such as bracelets watches and rings around the
   area that has been bitten. This is to prevent constriction of vessels if the
   area swells.


3. Apply
   a pressure to the bitten limb and if the bite is to the head, neck or trunk,
   apply pressure to these areas. You may also splint the bitten limb to restrict
   movement. If you can mark the area of the bite then do so.  


4. If
   possible, let the person lie down with the bitten limb at the level of the
   body. Raising the bitten limb can cause the venom spread quickly around the
   body and lowering the affected limb can increase swelling.


5. Try
   to remember the shape, length and color of the snake. This will help the
   medical personnel to determine whether you were beaten by a poisonous or
   non-poisonous snake.


6. Arrange
   for the person to be transported to the hospital where the anti-venom for the
   snakes available in that area will be administered to him. This is the most
   important thing to do when a person is bitten by a poisonous snake.


7. Do
   not leave the person alone. Closely monitor the person and take note of his
   temperature, respiratory rate, pulse and blood pressure if possible. If you
   observe signs of shock (such as paleness, cold clammy skin, sweating, rapid
   shallow breathing and or weakness) lay the person flat, raise the feet of the
   person and cover him with a blanket if possible and get medical help as soon as possible.

What not to do in case of a snake
bite

When someone is bitten by a snake in addition to the
11 questions asked above, DO NOT:

• Try to suck the venom out of the bite.


• Cut the bite area to let the venom come
  out through bleeding.


• Apply anything to the bite, such as
  concoctions, ice, heat or chemicals.


• Apply anything too tight around the bite
  area to stop the venom from spreading. This can cause swelling and even if the
  snake was not poisonous, applying a tourniquet can damage the limb and cause it
  to become gangrenous leading to amputation of the limb.

Resources

Snake bite first aid. Available at http://www.firstaidanywhere.com/snake-bite-first-aid.html

Treating snake bites. Available at http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Bites-snake/Pages/Treatment.aspx

Snake bites. Available at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000031.htm

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