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Snake bite

Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Keep the person as still as possible. Movement spreads venom faster.

Move away. Keep still. Go to hospital now.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT cut the wound, suck venom, or apply a tourniquet — these cause additional harm.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — No cutting, suction, tourniquets, ice, or electric shock.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep the person still, immobilize the limb, and go to hospital.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT try to catch or kill the snake — you risk another bite.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move away calmly. Describe the snake from memory.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT cut the wound or attempt to suck out venom.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT apply a tourniquet, ice, or electric shock to the bite.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT try to catch or kill the snake — you risk another bite.

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Step-by-step questions to help you decide what to do next.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Immobilize the limb with a splint if available. Minimize all movement.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Mark the edge of swelling with a pen and note the time. This helps hospital staff track progression.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Note snake appearance (color, pattern, size) from memory — do not approach the snake.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Request ambulance transport to the nearest hospital with antivenom capability.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say: Snakebite emergency. Location: [address/GPS]. Time of bite: [time]. Symptoms: [swelling, pain, breathing]. Snake description if known.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not wait for symptoms to worsen before calling. Early hospital care improves outcomes.

All snakebites need hospital evaluation — even if the snake seems harmless.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All snakebites require hospital evaluation — even if the snake appeared harmless or symptoms are mild.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Antivenom may be needed. Only hospitals can determine this and administer treatment safely.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Remove rings, watches, and tight clothing near the bite — swelling may trap them.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

Snake bite — Do This Now | AidNow