What to do when bitten by a snake? Being bitten by a snake, whether venomous or non-venomous, is an unexpected accident that can occur anywhere—in forests, fields, gardens, or even urban areas. Let’s explore how to provide correct first aid for yourself or someone nearby bitten by a snake and rush the patient to the hospital immediately.

Being bitten by a snake, whether venomous or non-venomous, is an unexpected accident that can occur anywhere—in forests, fields, gardens, or even urban areas. Let’s explore how to provide correct first aid for yourself or someone nearby bitten by a snake:

1. Wash the wound with clean water.

2. Do not suck the blood with your mouth or use sharp objects to cut open the wound.

3. Do not apply herbal poultices or ice packs.

4. Do not tie the area above the bite with cloth or rope, as this may cut off blood supply to the limb’s end.

5. Minimize movement of the bitten area. If possible, splint the bitten area with a stick and wrap it firmly with clean cloth to reduce venom absorption into the bloodstream.

6. Rush the patient to the hospital immediately.