What to Do Immediately After a Snake Bite

A snake bite can be a frightening and potentially life-threatening emergency. Knowing what to do in the first few minutes can help reduce complications and give the victim a better chance of receiving effective treatment.

Not every snake bite involves venom, but it is often impossible to know immediately whether a bite is dangerous. For this reason, a suspected venomous snake bite should always be treated as a medical emergency.

The most important rule is simple: keep the person still and get