If a person is bitten by a snake, it's important that he or she remains calm, immobilises the bite area and removes jewellery or tight clothing. Emergency medical care should be obtained as soon as possible.
2. Worldwide more than 3,400 species of snakes are found.
Antarctica is the place where snakes are not exist.
Nearly 600 species of snakes are poisonous.
Approximate 550 species of snakes are found in India.
Out of 550 species only 15 species are poisonous for all
of us.
Rattle snakes are the largest of the venomous snakes.
Introduction
3. Two puncture wounds
Erythema
Swelling
Localized pain
Difficulty breathing
Nausea and vomiting
High/low heart rate
Convulsions
Paralysis
Allergic reaction
Symptoms which develop after
snake bite
4. Note the time of the bite
Remove constricting clothing or jewellery
Cleaning the wound
Remaining calm
Immobilizing the affected area
Identification of venomous snakes is essential for successful
treatment.
Do not kill or handle the snake. Take a picture if you can but
don’t waste time hunting it down.
Steps which you can take after a
snake bite
5. The severity depends on the location of the bite
and the age and health of the victim.
If the bite is not serious, the doctor may simply
clean the wound and give the victim a tetanus
vaccine.
If the situation is life threatening, the doctor
may administer antivenom such as sooner.
Treatment for snake bites
6. Availability:- In
Homeopathic shops
Volume:- 10 ml
Price:- 10 rupees
Dose:- Three times one
drop oral dosing at every
10 min
10 ml medicines can Save
the life of more than 100
people.
Effective medicine for treatment of snake bite
7. It’s best to refrain from approaching or handling snakes
in the wild.
Avoid typical places where snakes like to hide.
When working outside where snakes may be present,
wear tall boots, long pants, and leather gloves.
Avoid working outside during the night and in warmer
weather, which is when snakes are most active.
Prevention of snake bites