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Snake bite. Symptoms, consequences, first aid. Recommendations of experts What to do, step by step guide

As children, we are all well acquainted with kites, we love them and are not afraid at all, because how can we be afraid of the Most Beautiful Kite That Dad Gave. And how can the Serpent Gorynych be scary - after all, he is from his favorite fairy tale, where good always wins ...

When we grow up a little, we get acquainted with the Bible, on which the whole European culture is built, and learn about the Serpent-tempter, who was not only wise, as any snake should be, but also crafty - it was he who seduced the first people to pick the forbidden apple from the tree knowledge and to know what is good and evil. And since then, according to the Biblical legend, human history has been filled not only with knowledge, but also with wars, destruction, betrayal, fratricide...

Such was the Serpent's advice. But if Eve had not listened to these whispers, then where would humanity be now? The serpent pushed for knowledge of the world and the universe, but humanity disposed of this in its own way ... I must say that snakes were the deities of many peoples around the globe.

For example, Quetzalcoatl, the main god of the ancient Aztecs, also had the appearance of a snake, which combined the features of a rattlesnake, which was a symbol of a hurricane, and a quetzal bird, which symbolized the wind - this is how the omnipotent and omnipotent lord of the clouds appeared. And one of the world's religions, Buddhism, actually appeared thanks to the cobra. According to legend, the traveler, whose name was Gautam, walked through the desert for a very long time and realized that his strength was leaving him.

But then a cobra crawled out of the sands and opened its hood over Gautam, covering the dying from the heat. When Gautam came to his senses, he touched the hood of his savior in gratitude, and since then all cobras have traces of Gautam's fingers, which is why they are often called spectacled snakes. Well, Gautam received a new name, which already sounded like the Enlightened One, or Buddha, and founded Buddhism - one of the world's religions, which has survived to the present ...

And who does not know about the medical emblem, that is, about the cup from which the snake drinks? This emblem is also associated with a beautiful legend about the doctor Asclepius and his daughters, Hygiea and Panacea, as well as about two snakes, one of which could even resurrect ... Well, how can one not remember about Ancient Egypt, where exactly the snake, or rather, the cobra , was considered a symbol of the divine power that the pharaohs had. And it was the cobra that adorned the luxurious headdresses of the Egyptian kings. By the way, it was the cobra that took the powerful and wise queen Cleopatra to the Kingdom of the Dead, when she realized that Egypt lost the confrontation and Rome won ...

Could save Cleopatra first aid for a snake bite? Or does history still not know the subjunctive mood? And are snakes really as cute and harmless as we imagined them in childhood?

A little about snakes

Snakes belong to the class of reptiles, which unites snakes, lizards, turtles and crocodiles and appeared on the globe at least 310 million years ago, and experienced its heyday in the Mesozoic era, which dates from 240 to 65 million years ago. Interestingly, scientists claim that snakes are the last group of reptiles to appear and that snakes evolved (or passed?) from lizards about 135 million years ago. But even now, in the 21st century, there are certain types of reptiles that are just in the stage of such a transition from a lizard to a snake - their body is already snake-like, but the limbs have not yet disappeared.

Reptiles are called "cold-blooded", which cannot be considered an absolutely correct term. In fact, we are talking about the fact that reptiles, including snakes, can normally carry out all their functions only if their body temperature rises.

The fact is that reptiles are not able to produce heat, as, for example, mammals can do, and become truly active only at an ambient temperature of 25 ° C to 30 ° C. And when snakes, like lizards, bask on warm stones, they simply accumulate solar energy, which they then use at night, during their maximum activity. In the cold season, especially in countries with a cold climate, snakes may well hibernate for a period of extreme temperatures for them.

Snakes are considered one of the most dangerous species of living creatures that inhabit the earth. Snakes are not only poisonous (many of them), but they are distinguished by great endurance and rather big strength, so snakes do not lose in any way to any other predators.

Snakes are known for being able to eat their fellow snakes, in addition, snakes can eat larger opponents, and the unnecessary snake simply spits out.

The body of a snake can digest everything without exception, that is, wool, bones, and nails.

Scientists note that snakes do not suffer much during the period of hunger, since the metabolism (all metabolic processes) in the body of snakes simply slows down during the hungry period. Moreover, the snake, even without food, is able to grow and not lose weight.

Interestingly, when attacking, snakes often aim at the eyes of their prey in order to immediately blind the enemy.

As for the size of snakes, snakes are known to be several meters long, but absolutely tiny representatives of this class are also known, which do not reach even ten centimeters.

Of course, not all snakes are poisonous and, moreover, not all snakes are deadly poisonous, however, even those species, the danger of which is well known, represent a considerable problem for public health.

World Health Organization on snake bites

The World Health Organization has repeatedly noted that animal bites are a very serious health problem for people around the world, and snake bites are among the most dangerous.

WHO experts believe that about five million people are bitten by snakes every year, and the population of Southeast Asia and Africa suffers the most, with about one hundred thousand snake bites ending in the death of the victim. However, residents of any other regions where there are habitats of poisonous snakes are also subjected to snake bites.

Attention! According to experts and zoologists, around the world there are up to 600 species of snakes that are considered poisonous, up to 70% of venomous snake bites lead to life-threatening intoxication.

According to medical statistics, serious poisoning (intoxication) as a result of a snake bite is observed as a result of 2.4 million bites annually, up to 125,000 bites are fatal, and as a result of 400,000 bites, amputations have to be done and other extremely serious health consequences are noted. human, including tetanus and other infections, contractures, severe consequences for the psyche.

WHO notes that the severity of injuries resulting from snake bites, as well as the number of deaths, largely depends on the availability of medical care, as well as on the deficiency of antitoxins.

WHO experts note that people who live in rural areas and who are engaged in the cultivation of various field crops by hand, that is, in the absence of mechanization, as well as some other types of agricultural work, are most at risk.

According to the WHO, most snake bites are experienced by agricultural workers, as well as women and children.

WHO notes that snake bites can often result in lifelong disability for the victim.

As already noted, the number of species of poisonous snakes on the planet reaches six hundred, and up to 70% of the bites of these snakes cause intoxication, which can seriously threaten health and even life. Therefore, it is very important to provide the victim of a snakebite with timely and adequate assistance.

Attention! The consequences of venomous snake bites are usually very serious. A huge danger is the likelihood of paralysis, including the respiratory system, which can lead to respiratory arrest. Snake venom after a snake bite can interfere with blood clotting. Thus, any bleeding can be fatal. Snake venom, which enters the body after a snake bite, can cause severe kidney failure, which may not always be reversible. Some snakes can cause severe damage to the tissues of the body, which may well lead to disability or even amputation of the affected limb.

WHO experts recommend that as soon as possible (immediately) provide the victim with complete rest and complete immobility, especially for the bitten part of the body, since any movement contributes to the faster spread of the poison through the bloodstream.

It is very important to ensure the delivery of the victim to a medical facility where the necessary assistance will be provided in full.

WHO experts warn that neither applying a tourniquet, nor cutting or incising the bite site should be done, since such actions can increase blood flow and, as a result, the effect of poison on the body.

WHO experts note that snakebite most often (almost always) requires the introduction of an antitoxin, but it is very important that the antitoxin is appropriate for the type of snake that inflicted the bite.

In addition, as an additional measure, the wound should be thoroughly cleaned to reduce the risk of possible infection, and the victim's breathing should be constantly monitored and, if necessary, supported.

If the victim of a snakebite has not been vaccinated with tetanus toxoid vaccine, or if the vaccination period has already passed, such vaccination should be carried out at the time that the attending physician will prescribe.

Specialists of the World Health Organization believe that the population, especially in those places where there are a large number of poisonous snakes, should be aware of the measures aimed at preventing the bites of these animals, and the risks that such bites cause.

As for measures to prevent snake bites, these measures are quite real to implement.

The population living in the habitats of poisonous snakes should in every possible way avoid any places that are overgrown with tall grass, since it is in the grass that snakes can hide, and it is there that it is easy to step on snakes, which can provoke a bite, which can even be fatal.

In addition, when going to any area overgrown with tall grass, you should wear shoes that the snake cannot bite through, such as high boots.

It is very important to ensure that places where any food is stored, including grain, do not breed any rodents, which are considered excellent food for snakes, so snakes are more likely to congregate in such places.

Another precaution in protecting against venomous snakes is to keep the area adjacent to residential buildings and outbuildings free of any clutter with firewood, debris, and low vegetation, such as bushes that can be inhabited by snakes.

If poisonous snakes are known to live in a certain area, then it is necessary to store all food products in closed containers (containers) where rodents that attract snakes cannot get through, and also never sleep on the floor or on very low beds.

As far as health authorities are concerned, they should always have sufficient supplies of effective antitoxins, and medical personnel should be given the necessary training in dealing with snakebites.

Attention! Recommendationsworld Oh Organization And health care for treatment of venomous snake bites are outlined in WHO Fact Sheet No. 337 (February 2015).

Snakes in Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Belarus, European part of Russia)

In the countries of Eastern Europe, three species of snakes mainly live, of which two species - the copper snake - are non-venomous, and the only snake that is poisonous and dangerous is the common viper.

Attention! Any snake encountered in a field or forest, or anywhere else, should be considered potentially venomous and should never be touched or touched.

In Eastern European countries, it is quite common to meet snake , which reaches a length of 1.2 and even 1.5 meters. This non-venomous snake is dark gray and brown in color and has two rather bright yellow spots on the neck, closer to the head. The snakes are completely non-aggressive and excellent swimmers. It doesn't pose any danger to people.

Another Eastern European snake is verdigris , which also belongs to the snake family. The copperfish got its name because of its color - the back of the copperhead has a color from gray to copper-red. There are several rows (from two to four) of dark and sometimes black small spots along the entire back of the copperfish. The copperfish is almost half as long as it is - its length reaches 70 cm. The copperfish also differs from the poisonous viper in its pupils - they are round in the copperfish, but in the viper the pupils are narrow and arranged vertically.

Copperhead, like all representatives of snakes, is not poisonous, although it is often mistaken for an ordinary viper because of its similar coloration. The copperhead lives in forest areas, but most of all loves the sunny edges, glades, clearings and low undergrowth. Copperhead swims well, although it does not like water.

The third snake that can be found in Eastern Europe is common viper , which is known for being poisonous. The common viper is most often short and reaches only 60-75 cm, but sometimes you can also find long vipers - up to a meter long.

As for the color, it can be gray, and olive, and red-brown (therefore, it can be confused with copperhead), although completely black vipers can also be found. As a rule, a dark zigzag line is located along the entire spine of the viper, and on the head you can often see a “crown” - an X-shaped pattern, although these patterns are almost invisible on black vipers. Vipers winter most often in moss swamps, and in summer they prefer to settle in damp meadows, in glades and on the banks of rivers and lakes. And although vipers are very fond of basking in the sun, they go hunting (that is, crawl out) at night.

The common viper is a non-aggressive snake and is never the first to attack a person. On the contrary, the viper, seeing a person, always tries to disappear and crawl to a safe place.

Attention! Snakes never try to attack first and never attack without warning. The viper can only bite when it is forced to defend itself, that is, when it is disturbed, hurt, or actively teased.

If during a walk in the forest a person unexpectedly stumbled upon a snake, it is best to freeze in place and let the snake crawl away.

But if for some reason the snake does not crawl away, but demonstrates a desire to attack, it is necessary to slowly step back, without making any sudden movements, so as not to frighten the snake and complicate the situation.

You should never turn your back on a snake, you should not make sudden movements, you should not put your hands forward, you should not run. All movements should be smooth and slow, as calm as possible.

It is very important to remember that where one snake is found, there may be another, so each step must be extremely careful.

Attention! Baby snakes that have just hatched from an egg are already poisonous. Even in dead snakes, venom retains its dangerous properties for a long time.

As for the bites of the common viper, a lot depends on the place of the bite, on the age of the victim, and even on the time of year.

Viper bites to the head and neck, as well as to places where large blood vessels are located, are considered the most dangerous, that is, there is a high risk that snake venom could immediately enter the bloodstream and cause very fast and very severe poisoning.

As for the age of the victim, children suffer the most, because their metabolism is more active, and their body weight is much less than that of adults.

As for the time of year, the most dangerous snake bites, including vipers, are bites that are inflicted in the heat, because the higher the ambient temperature, the faster the poison acts and the general intoxication of the body develops.

According to medical statistics, deaths after a bite of a common viper are very rare, but the condition after a bite is very severe: shortness of breath appears, the pulse quickens, nausea and vomiting may appear, dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, general weakness are almost always noted. Edema develops at the site of the bite, the skin becomes cyanotic or gray. Among other things, one should not forget about the possibility of anaphylactic shock.

First aid for a snake bite

Unfortunately, antitoxins that can quickly minimize the effects of a snakebite are not in every first-aid kit. And assistance with a bite should be provided as quickly as possible, since toxic damage develops very quickly, especially when it comes to children or weakened people.

First of all, as a first aid, it is advised to suck out the poison from the wound at the site of the bite. I must say that this is not an easy task and not a safe one.

The difficulty of suctioning the poison lies in the fact that everything must be done very quickly and very carefully. The tissue around a fresh bite must be squeezed with teeth, while simultaneously squeezing and sucking out the liquid from the wound, which also contains snake venom. After sucking a little fluid from the wound, it must be quickly spit out and continue the procedure further - up to 20 minutes.

Attention! Suction of poison from a wound after a snake bite can only be effective for no more than the first half hour. With the help of suction from the wound, it is possible to remove from a third to almost half of the poison that has entered the wound (from 28% to 46%).

Half an hour after manipulations with the suction of poison from the wound, an antiseptic should be put on the wound and a bandage should be applied.

Attention! It is possible to suck out the poison only if there is not the slightest damage to the mucous membrane or wounds in the mouth, as well as cracks on the lips.

Then the victim should be provided with complete rest and be sure to completely immobilize the arm or leg bitten by the snake, since any movement contributes to the spread of poison throughout the bloodstream and throughout the body.

A person who has been bitten by a viper needs to drink more, including strong tea.

And in order for the poison to be absorbed as slowly as possible, something cold should be put on the bite site, even a wet cloth is suitable, which should be constantly changed.

Attention! When bitten by a snake, any incisions at the site of the bite, as well as the application of a tourniquet, are categorically contraindicated: after the tourniquet is removed, intoxication may increase, and incisions or cauterization can provoke infectious processes of the wound surface, and even tissue necrosis.

After providing first aid to a victim of a snakebite, he should be taken to a medical facility as soon as possible, where the patient will be provided with the necessary medical care in full. It is best to transport the victim in a supine position, ensuring a minimum of movement so as not to increase blood flow and spread the poison through the bloodstream.

Attention! Any alcoholic drinks, even in the smallest doses, are categorically contraindicated for the victim, since alcohol enhances the effect of the poison and accelerates the absorption of the poison into the bloodstream.

conclusions

Who does the snake represent to us? How do we see her? A symbol of wisdom and a symbol of calmness, a symbol of grace and a symbol of speed. A symbol of health and a symbol of death... Yes, snake venom has long been known as a medicine, but just as long ago the same substance has been known as a deadly poison.

There are few poisonous snakes in our Eastern Europe, but there are countries and continents where a poisonous snake is a completely everyday occurrence. Of course, it is best to learn about snakes from fairy tales and encyclopedias, from legends and from the Bible. But life is such that more applied knowledge may be needed, and even someone's life may depend on the ability to put it into practice. And so that the knowledge of helping does not have to be put into practice, one should always be careful, even if the edge seems so friendly, and the river bank is covered with such a delicate grassy carpet.

Nevertheless, we are guests here, but the snakes that live on such edges for many millions of years still consider themselves the only owners. And after all, they ask a little - do not touch, do not tease, do not offend, allow them to hide and disappear until the next chance meeting ...

Snake bites can be very dangerous - everyone knows about it. However, it is necessary to act in different situations in different ways.

It is important to be able to distinguish between different snakes, and before you go to a certain place (especially on a trip to Africa), it is better to check in the guide which snakes live exactly where you will be.

Snakes are harmless, albeit poisonous. And this is not a paradox - some species live far from human habitation. And if they feel that a person is somewhere close, they simply move on without attacking him.

Some types of snakes, like humans, have their own character. The snake can attack when it is angry and hungry, and it can even react calmly to aggression. Here, too, much depends on the type.

Of particular danger are poisonous snakes that attack people. Usually they develop a huge speed at which it is impossible to hide from the snake even on a bicycle.

Types of snake venom

What should be the help for a snake bite depends on its type, the composition of the poison and its type. There are two types of poisons:

paralytic. Dangerous kind of poison. When exposed to it, the respiratory organs are paralyzed, because of which a person can stop breathing and die;
dangerous for the blood. In the blood, the poison breaks down vital cells, causing spasms. Spasm affects soft tissues and organs. Although this type of poison is slower acting, it can be very dangerous.

What to do if bitten by a snake

If a snake has bitten another person in a group, it is important to give him first aid. Moreover, other people should do this, which will allow the victim to avoid excessive movements, and this will slow down the passage of poison through the blood.

The general rules for snake bites are:

take off your clothes if the snake has bitten through it (most of the poison can be concentrated on it);
treat the wound by removing all the poison that remains at the wound;
you can press on the place around the bite (if it is a hand, you should do it so that the soft tissues around the wound are pressed against the bone structure so that the poison can come out with blood (all of it still won’t come out, but you can reduce the concentration);
if too dangerous, you need to have medicine with you and, after removing the poison around the wound, take it;
if there is no medicine, and there is a medic in the group, you can make cuts around the wound in the shape of a cross, and then press on the wound so that the poison comes out (again, all the poison will not come out anyway);
poison can be sucked from the wound, but only within 15 minutes after the bite. This is true if it takes more than an hour to get to the medical facility or the victim is in a panic. Only a person who does not experience problems with bleeding gums needs to suck out the poison. If they are - in no case should you take the procedure - hell will get into the blood, and then two people will need help.

This is especially important to understand when hiking in the desert, where a lot of snakes can live, despite the whole image of the absence of life in this area. However, it is better to study in more detail.

If a person is bitten by a snake on the leg, it is better to tie it to the other leg and take it to the hospital in a horizontal position.

If the snake has bitten your hand, you need to urgently remove the rings from all fingers, bend your arm at the elbow and remain calm.

If possible, it is better to put the bitten one down. Even a sitting position has a negative effect on the spread of poison.

Important: drink plenty of water. Water helps to reduce the level of intoxication. This is not a panacea, but it helps with dangerous bites and long-term transportation to a medical facility.

Myths about snake bites

There are ways to deal with snake bites that don't really do any good, but only cause more harm.

The imposition of a tourniquet. “It is necessary to apply a tourniquet so that the poison does not spread throughout the body” - in no case should this be done.

If you stop the flow of blood, the poison will be concentrated in one part of the body. It will not be inactive, but will begin to be absorbed into the internal veins.

This can bring dangerous effects. Also, due to squeezing with a tourniquet, edema forms, the poison combines with the tissues - they become inflamed, dehydrated.

Such actions can lead to serious consequences up to the need for amputation.

All differ in the animal world. Dangerous snakes live in them differently, therefore, when preparing a trip, you need to find out in advance how exactly it is better to escape from the bite of a snake of one or another species that lives in the area.

There are simply no general methods of struggle and a universal remedy or antidote - this is a myth.

It is forbidden to take alcohol after a bite. Also, when traveling, it is undesirable to take alcohol at all, since in the event of a snake bite, the poison will be better absorbed.

The opinion that, having taken 100 grams, the bitten one will feel calmer is fundamentally wrong.

Varsenia Masalygina

What to do when bitten by a snake?

Snakes are a special class of reptiles, of which there are about two thousand species in the world. Having appeared in the era of dinosaurs, they evolved and were able to adapt to different living conditions. Snakes can simultaneously cause both fear and admiration, but it is still better to avoid meeting with them.

Snakes in Russia

Every corner of our planet is inhabited by snakes, so a person can easily become their victim. Of course, it depends on how venomous the snake is and what level of aggressiveness it has.

The video below shows the most poisonous snakes of the CIS countries:

Two types of snakes are common in Russia: snakes and vipers.

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It's a non-venomous snake. It has a large and slightly elongated head. The average length does not exceed 1.5 meters.

They have a variety of colors, but the predominant colors are dark and olive.

Their diet consists of mice, fish, frogs.

A distinctive feature of snakes is two light symmetrical spots of almost white color.

Viper

In Russia, the viper is considered the most common poisonous snake. The length of the snake does not exceed 65 centimeters. The color of the viper is orange, red, blue, brown.

Life expectancy reaches 15 years, but there have been cases when the snake lived up to 30.

It feeds mainly on lizards, rodents, and amphibians.

A special sign of the viper is a stripe running along the back, its color is darker than the main color.

habitats

Adders and vipers prefer the same terrain.

The best habitat for them are lake and river banks, swamps, forests. They love to bask in the sun and spend a lot of time swimming in the water.

snake behavior

Neither the viper nor the viper is the first to attack people. This can only happen if they step on them.

Noticing a person nearby, these snakes try to hide as quickly as possible. If the snake did not have time to hide, then it immediately begins to take a defensive position.

She tries to behave as aggressively as possible in front of a person, this is manifested in hissing, hostile lunges of her head forward.

In cases of real danger, the behavior of snakes and vipers is significantly different from each other.

So, for example, it already pretends to be dead, and the viper, on the contrary, begins to show serious aggression.

What to do with a bite?

In a collision with a viper, it is necessary to exclude all sudden movements, and try to move back smoothly and slowly.

In the place where the snake's venom got, edema instantly forms. It is followed by dizziness, headache, nausea, internal blood clotting occurs.

If the case is very severe, then there are changes in the kidneys and liver.

A viper bite looks like two wounds just one centimeter apart.

If bitten by a snake, there will be only small scratches.

The bite of a viper is very painful. It is considered the most dangerous if it is closer to the head.

In cases of a bite from a viper or other poisonous snake, you need to exclude any panic, and act clearly and decisively, adhering to certain rules:

You need to call an ambulance and begin to perform urgent actions on your own.
The victim should be placed horizontally, since this position will help slow down the flow of blood and spread the poison.
After that, you must definitely try to suck the poison out of the wounds with your mouth. But this can only be done by those who do not have any damage to the mucosa.
In order for the wounds to open, it is enough to squeeze the skin at the site of the bite for blood to come out. You can also make small incisions and squeeze out the blood a little bit.
Any venom that has been sucked out should be spit out. The process of extracting the toxic substance can take 10-15 minutes.
A tight and clean bandage is applied to the bite site.
It is very important to keep the bitten limb immobile.
The victim should drink as much liquid as possible, which will help reduce the concentration of toxins that have entered the body.
To relieve an allergic reaction, you should drink antihistamines.
After providing first aid, you need to deliver the victim to the hospital as soon as possible.

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snake venom

Some reptiles of this species have parotid glands that secrete poison. With the help of ducts, they are connected through the channels with the two upper teeth. When a snake bites a person, the venom enters the bloodstream and causes severe poisoning, often leading to death. The question arises, what to do with a snake bite? Provide first aid immediately. But killing snakes is not necessary, as they are a source of poison, necessary for the manufacture of medicines.

The degree of poisoning by snake venom primarily depends on its dose, concentration and place of penetration. Therefore, the consequences are different. Of great importance is the age of the person and the state of his health. The most dangerous are bites in the head and torso. If the poison, when bitten, enters immediately into a vessel with blood, a person can die in five to ten minutes. for example, twice as dangerous when injected intramuscularly than subcutaneously. What should you do if you get bitten by a snake? Urgently, without wasting a minute, provide first aid. How to do this, read the article.

When can a snake bite?

For example, does not take active steps to attack. This happens when a person steps on her, tries to touch her with his hands, or accidentally falls into her nest. In this case, her attack has a justification: she is defending her territory. To avoid you need to be extremely careful in its habitats.

The snake is deaf, but it perfectly feels the slightest vibration of the earth along which a person walks. She won't get close, she just crawls away. The greatest probability to meet a viper in a mushroom season. To prevent this from happening, you need to take any stick and tap it on the ground in front of you.

Symptoms of Poison Poisoning

Bite marks are noticeable - two wounds that have a triangular shape.
There is pain and a burning sensation.
Redness of the tissues around the bite.
Edema that spreads rapidly.

Hemorrhages.
Weakness all over the body.
The head is spinning.
There is pallor of the skin, nausea and vomiting with blood.
The body temperature rises to forty degrees.

Signs of severe poisoning

In severe poisoning, hemorrhages spread in patches beyond the bite site. The affected area of \u200b\u200bthe body becomes purple-bluish in color, and the skin becomes covered with blisters filled with bloody, cloudy fluid. Often the condition of the victim is complicated by the occurrence of vein thrombosis, lymphadenitis. This can occur 8-36 hours after the snake bite, when the poison is introduced into the human body. In this case, there is a strong increase in the volume of the affected area. Wounds bleed for a long time, later ulcers and necrosis form. What to do with a bite to avoid negative consequences? First of all, it is correct to provide assistance and urgently take the victim to the hospital.

What to do when bitten by a snake

First aid to the victim should be provided by a person who knows how to do it. Wrong actions can cause harm.
It is extremely rare, but it happens that a snake, such as a viper, clings tightly and does not want to let go. It must be torn from the skin by force.
When bitten by a snake, what to do? Until the wound begins to heal, you can suck out the poison. Only a person should not have any wounds in his mouth, otherwise he himself will be poisoned.
What to do when bitten by a snake? First aid is provided in order to prevent the spread of poison throughout the body, so the victim needs to be kept calm, and not moved from place to place.
Apply a compression bandage to the bite site, but do not apply a tourniquet above or below it.

What to do with a snake bite, if it fell on the arm or leg? First of all, you need to remove everything that is worn on the limbs. The venom always causes significant swelling, all jewelry and hygiene items will interfere with blood circulation, which can lead to gangrene.
When bitten by a snake, what to do? If you have it on hand, then take an allergy pill.
For the fastest removal of poison from the body, the victim must be provided. At least three liters of water or a little sweetened tea should be consumed. You need to drink liquid in small sips.

What Not to Do

The most dangerous and common mistake in providing first aid to the victim is the use of a tourniquet, which is applied to the arm or leg. This will not help the spread of the poison, as it is more aggressive and will still enter the body. But the bitten place will suffer. The fact is that the poison provokes such a process as tissue necrosis. If a snake has bitten a leg or arm, the tourniquet can lead to gangrene.
It is unacceptable to incise the wound, you can bring the infection.
You can not burn the bite site. This won't help, as the viper injects its venom deep. Cauterization only once again injures the bite site.
Do not take alcohol, it accelerates the action of the poison.
Don't waste your time chasing a snake.

What to do when bitten by a snake? The main thing is to keep calm. Panic won't do you any good. If a person is confused and fear settles in him, you can lose time. You should know that a viper bite is very rarely fatal, even if the victim did not seek medical help.

In nature, there are two thousand six hundred species of various snakes. In most cases, they prey on a moving object. The exception is those snakes that feed on carrion. For example, the snake is ovoid.
Spitting species fall on their backs with their mouths open when danger is detected, pretending to be dead. At the same time, they give off a fetid smell. This is a kind of protection against predator attacks. They do not like carrion with a bad smell.
On the head of a viper, a boa constrictor and a python, there is such an organ that instantly reacts to any temperature changes, thanks to which snakes hunt perfectly at night.

considered the fastest snake, its speed of movement is sixteen kilometers per hour. Coloring does not match the first word of the name. This snake is grey, green or brown. She is not black.
The longest snake on the planet is the Fluffy python, a resident of the Ohio State Zoo. Its length is seven meters thirty-one centimeters. This is a representative of the Guinness Book of Records.
You have probably heard more than once that in Mexico there is a herbivore snake, whose body is covered with thick hair. Rumor has it that she has long become a pet, children love to play with her. Perhaps we will disappoint you, but such a snake does not exist, in fact, herbivorous furry reptiles are a myth.