Bites from Snakes
snake bites are not very serious. However, it’s critical to have any snake bites examined as quickly as possible.
Know these six modifications it the health insurance claim rules
Make an instant trip to A&E or dial 999 if:
You believe that a snake has bitten you or someone else.
Locate the closest A&E.
Avoid driving to A&E. Get a ride from someone, or dial 999 to request an ambulance.
Take any prescription medications with you.
How to pass the time until assistance arrives
While you wait for medical attention, there are things you can do if you’ve been bitten by a snake.
DO:-
- Remain cool; the majority of bites from snakes in the UK are treatable and not life-threatening.
- Try to keep the affected area of your body as motionless as possible.
- If you are able, lie in the recovery position.
- For any pain, take a paracetamol.
- To inform the doctor, try to recall the snake’s color and pattern.
- In case the skin swells, remove any jewelry and wear loose clothing in the area of the bite.
DON’T:-
- Never approach the snake or attempt to capture or eliminate it.
- The venom (poison) should not be removed from the bite by sucking or cutting.
- Avoid tightening any ties around the area of the body where the bite occurred.
- Aspirin and ibuprofen should not be taken as they may exacerbate bleeding.
What takes place in the medical facility
- If you have been bitten by a snake, you will often need to spend at least 24 hours in the hospital.
- We’ll clean and bind the bite. To help shield you from tetanus, an injection could be administered to you.
- You will be given medication to combat the venom if you were bitten by a poisonous (venomous) snake. This is administered as a drip—a tiny tube inserted into a vein.
