The most serious are the bites of the snake efa, gyurza and Central Asian cobra. Other snakes are considered less dangerous, but their bites can lead to rather serious consequences. When meeting a person, snakes tend to try to hide and crawl away. They attack only in case of persecution and solely for the purpose of self-defense.
A snake bite is characterized by a sharp manifestation of muscle weakness and dizziness. Attacks of nausea, vomiting, numbness at the site of the bite, aching pain and fever may occur. If a snake bite occurs, first aid should be provided immediately.
The most progressive and effective method in this case, of course, is the use of anti-snake therapeutic serums. But since it is still necessary to get to a medical institution where this serum can be administered, it is very important to quickly and skillfully provide first aid to the victim.
If there is a snake bite, the person must be laid in the shade so that his head is located below body level. Then follows as soon as possible to suck the poison from the wound. Quick and immediate suction will remove up to forty percent of the poison in six to seven minutes. With a delay (from fifteen minutes to half an hour), only ten percent of the toxic substances that got into the wound can be eliminated. With a bite in the hand, these manipulations can be performed independently. It is not necessary to suck out the poison by mouth, although in the absence of improvised means, this method is also suitable. Just make sure that there are no open wounds and caries in the mouth, and there are cracks on the lips. The best option would be to use a special medical jar or similar substitute. A glass or glass is perfect. For a few seconds, insert a lighted wick into its cavity, and then sharply put a jar on the wound from a snake bite.
First aid is to give complete immobility to the affected part of the body. So the drainage of poison by the lymphatic system will become lower. The arm is fixed in a bent form, the leg can be bandaged to the other leg. An incision in the bite area is not recommended. This will lead to longer healing of the wound, and also increase the risk of infection. To normalize the water-salt balance, the victim should drink a lot. In places with extremely hot climates this is especially important. Tea and coffee in large quantities, as well as complete peace are necessary.
Snake bites should be treated with alcohol or iodine. A tourniquet is prohibited. Cauterization is also ineffective, since the teeth of the snake penetrate to a depth of ten centimeters. The rapid elimination of poison from the body prevents the use of alcohol.
Snake bites are very dangerous, but they can be avoided if you follow a number of rules in places with potential snake danger. Do not wear short or tight pants, it is better to wear tight high boots. A thick wool sock protects against bite. Do not step on grassy places, pits, and use a flashlight at night. By the way, it is at this time of day that snakes are most active. In the afternoon, they prefer to sleep.
It is not recommended to stay overnight in the area of garbage piles, cave entrances, rotten stumps or trees with hollows. Before going to bed, inspect the entire surrounding area and the bed itself. Having found a snake, do not succumb to panic and do not make sudden movements. Wait for her to creep away or call your friends for help. If the snake is already in a threatening position, back away.
A snake bite is dangerous, and its consequences depend on the type of animal itself, as well as the person’s age, time of year and place of the bite itself. The most severe are bites in the neck and head area. With the provision of proper first aid and quick delivery of the victim to a medical facility, a person's life will be saved.