Bitten by a snake? Do not panic!

Snakes frighten most of us, isn't it? So what do you do in case if you or someone is bitten by a snake? 



Worry not, let us all understand a few basics and follow these protocols that will be helpful anytime in case of snake bites.

Close to about 45,000 people in India die every year due to snake bite. But what if you or someone you know is one of the victims of snake bite? Do not panic, read the following!!

As mentioned in the earlier blog of "Big 4" snake species of India!! not all snakes are dangerous to human beings, in India there are only about 4 snakes that are considered medically important. These are known as the "Big 4" and includes snakes such as (Spectacled Cobra, Russell's Viper, Saw Scaled Viper and Common Indian Krait).

We all need to be aware and agree to the fact that no snake wants to purposely harm or bite you. All snakes are harmless creatures and bite in self-defense when felt cornered or threatened. Snakes give you a warning too before their last resort is to bite you or give you a dry bite (Imp: Dry bite is given by a venomous snake where there has been absolutely no venom entered in your body or maybe a very small quantity has been injected by the snake). Remember, for all venomous snakes, its venom is precious and does not want to waste the venom on you. 


So now, let us move into the protocols to be followed in the case of a snake bite!

Snake bite is a medical emergency and needs to be treated ASAP!!!

The Do's:

1. Reassure the victim.

2. Remove all ornaments or any chains from the bitten area. 

3. Take a crape bandage or a cloth and tie it slightly above the bitten area. Remember the cloth or the bandage should not be tied very tightly or very loose, it should be just right!

4. Call an ambulance. If not ambulance then, take the victim in whatever mode of transportation available to the hospital that has Anti-Snake Venom (ASV's) and treat snake bite cases. 

5. Click a photo of the snake from a safe distance and send it to experts or the forest department and they will help you identify the snake. 

6. Either leave the snake on its own or inform a snake rescuer or forest department to rescue it. 



The Don'ts:

1.  Do not Kill, harm, or corner the snake.

2.  Do not let the crowd gather near the victim.

3.  Do not wash the bitten area.

4.  Do not use tourniquets.

5.  Do not go to a traditional healer/tantrik/snake charmer.

6.  Do not raise the bitten area above the heart level.

7.  Do not panic nor let the victim panic!

8.  Do not cut open the bitten area with blade or any other sharp objects.

9.  Do not attempt to suck the venom out of the bitten area.

10. Do not apply any traditional herbs.


I hope i have cleared all your doubts the do's and don'ts during a snake bite. If you have any further queries below are my details, you can ask me and i will try to answer as per the knowledge i have. Share this blog and help others as well to gain knowledge.  

Save Snakes and Stay Safe :) 


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