The bites of poisonous snakes are dangerous to humans. The greatest threat is Central Asian cobra, giurzy and efs. Deaths after bites of other types of snakes, such as vipers or mushrooms, are less common, but in some cases they can provoke the emergence of severe consequences. That's why it's so important to know what to do after a snake bite.
Symptoms of a snake bite
It has long been established that, for no reason, no snakes attack a person. Also they are not able to jump and pursue. In all cases, snakes are bitten, defending themselves, that is, the person himself is the culprit of such actions of this reptile. Most often snakes bite during the collection of mushrooms, brushwood, berries and at the time of haymaking. Sometimes there are cases of bites during camp overnight, where snakes are attracted by heat and light.
When traveling in dangerous areas, always wear trousers and high boots. You will not need to think about what to do with a snake bite, if you take a long staff stick with you. With its help, you will push apart thickets or explore clefts in the mountains. Seeing the snake, it is better to retreat, so the probability of bite is significantly reduced.
If you still bite this reptile, then you will feel characteristic signs. The first signs of a bite are:
- Feeling numbness or paresthesia (goose bumps), which quickly spread throughout the affected limb.
- Pain.
- Dizziness, possible fainting.
- Reduced blood pressure.
- Violation of speech and swallowing with drinking.
- Unstable gait, and in a few minutes and the inability to move and even stand on their feet.
- Rapid breathing and broken heart rhythm.
Even if you did not see how a snake bites you, but you feel an unpleasant touch, and also saw one or two clearly discernable point wounds (sometimes scratches), be sure to listen to your body. You need first aid with a snake bite, when you see swelling, feel nausea, drowsiness, fever, you have double eyes and a cold sweat.
Assisting with a snake bite
Everyone knows the serious consequences of a snake bite, but when such a situation arises it is necessary to remain calm. If someone is with you, send him for medical help or call a team of doctors. To slow the spread of poison , it is necessary:
- limit the mobility of the victim (independent movement is prohibited);
- to ensure the bitten full peace in a horizontal position, fixing in the complete immobility of the affected limb;
- start vigorous suction from the wound of the poison with the mouth (you need to squeeze the tissue that surrounds the bite, squeezing and sucking, as well as quickly spitting out the extracted liquid for 15-20 minutes);
- green or iodine to disinfect the bite site;
- apply a pressure bandage.
After you have performed these actions with a snake bite, allow the victim to drink water or tea. Abundant drink helps to remove poison from the body as quickly as possible.
What can not be done?
During assistance with a snake bite, it is strictly forbidden to cross-cut the place of the bite or cut out the affected area, this can lead to infection. Also, do not burn the wound with coals from a fire or other objects burning on fire. Urgent assistance with a snake bite should not include the application of a tourniquet, this only increases the risk of death. To aggravate the condition can the adoption of alcohol, because alcohol increases the effect of poison.