The bite of a venomous snake can cause sharp, burning pain. The area around the bite might swell and become discolored; however, a venomous snake does not inject venom every time it bites. Use a hiking stick to poke among stones and brush ahead of you when you walk through areas where snakes are common. Watch where you put your hands as you collect firewood or climb over rocks and logs.

FIRST AID FOR NONVENOMOUS SNAKEBITES

The bite of a venomous snake requites only ordinary first aid for small wounds -srubbing with soap and water. then treating with an antiseptic. Snakes are not warmblooded, so they cannot carry rabbies.

FIRST AID FOR VENOMOUS SNAKEBITES

1. Get the victim under medical care as soon as possible so that physicaians can neutrlize the venom.
2. Remove rings an other jewelry that might cause problems if the area around a bie swells.
3. If the victim must wait for medical attention to arrive. have him lie down and positon the bitten part lower than the rest of his body. Encourage him to stay calm. He might be very frightented so keepassuring him that he is being cared for.
4. Treat for shock
5. If available within 3 minutes fo the bite, apply a venom extractor such as a Sawlyer Extractor directly over the fang marks and leave in place for no more than 10 minutes. Properly used. the extracot can remove up to 30 percent of the venom. Do not make any cuts on the bite - that's an old-fashioned remedy that can harm.
6. Do not apply nce to snakebite. Ice will not help the injury, but it can damage the skin and tissue.