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The snakes you may encounter at some time or the other may be dangerous. Do not try to handle them unless you know the species you are dealing with and are familiar with snakes.

If someone is bitten and you are able to assist, don't panic, you must keep calm. You must reassure the victim that you are able to help and they will live. Try to keep the victim from panicking.

In your efforts, try to determine if the offender was a venomous snake - it very well may not have been.

If it was a venomous snake, immobilize the victim and carry him or her to the nearest medical facility for treatment.

Should you determine that the offender was not venomous, the victim should still be taken to the nearest medical facility.

Never slice into the victims flesh, lacerations by untrained people can sever nerves or major blood vessels. The victim can lose limbs, fingers or toes, only to find out it was a non.venomous snakebite.

Do not attempt to suck out the venom with your mouth, venom can enter the blood by ways of cuts in the mouth or holes in the teeth.

* Transport victim to nearest Medical Facility.

* Do Not Delay Evacuation!


The following safety precautions could lessen the chances of one being bitten or stung by venomous creatures:

* Wear proper foot-wear and appropriate clothing.

* Do not wander off or go hiking in the forest alone; look for company.

* Do not try to corner or surprise a snake.

* Do not play with venomous snakes or insects.

* Pay attention to where you put your hands and feet.

* Do not put your hands into holes in the ground or into logs and tree trunks.

* Do Not Delay Evacuation!

Snakes fear people just as much as people fear snakes; they would run away if given the opportunity.

ALL SNAKES ARE PROTECTED BY LAW AND SHOULD NOT BE KILLED.