Snake bites should always be taken seriously. Though some are dry bites, which aren’t as dangerous and will likely cause some swelling, others are venomous bites, which, if not treated carefully and quickly, can result in death.
Snake bites can also cause a variety of disabilities ranging from skin and soft tissue injury that causes scarring, to deeper muscle, connective tissue and vascular necrosis, and gangrene leading to substantial loss of limb use or even amputation.
And it will interest you to know that there are many snakes with a very poisonous venom that kills within some hours
Home Remedy
If you are a victim of snakes bites or poison, just look for a cashew tree, use your cutlass to get the bark of the cashew tree and chew the bark of the tree
As you chew, swallow the water, don’t swallow the chaff. It will neutralize every poisonous substance from the snake even if it’s the Inland Taipan bite, this is very effective and powerful to destroy snake venoms.
You can also make use of cassava, walnut, or bitter kola to neutralize snake venom.
You can keep the bark for any emergency, even if it’s a dry one, just soak it in water. it doesn’t spoil, it can be kept for years
However, it is always imperative to seek immediate medical attention if you or your loved ones have been bitten by a snake, as it could be a matter of life and death.
First Aid
Ensure you take these steps if you get bitten by a snake or encounter any snake bite victim:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Driving oneself to the hospital is not advised because people with snakebites can become dizzy or pass out.
- Take a photograph of the snake from a safe distance if possible.
- Identifying the snake can help with treatment of the snakebite.
- Keep calm.
- Apply any of the natural remedies stated above as first aid while waiting to get you to the hospital.
- Lay or sit down with the bite in a neutral position of comfort.
- Remove rings and watches before swelling starts.
- Wash the bite with soap and water.
- Position yourself, if possible, so that the bite is at or below the level of your heart.
- Cover the bite with a clean, dry dressing.
- Mark the leading edge of tenderness/swelling on the skin and write the time alongside it.
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