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did he keep the rattle? actually sucking the blood out does very very little to stop venom. only way to really help is to remain clam/quiet elevate bite and get your ass to a hospital that has antivenom.
 
Snake Safety

After having a discussion with the Fraizer clan and their run in with a rattler, this may be appropriate.

Snake bites can be deadly. It's important to react quickly to bites. If emergency medical services can be reached, request help through 911. If in a remote area, getting the victim to medical care is vital.
North America is home to several different species of venomous snakes. The most common is the rattlesnake. Antivenin is available, but it must be used as early as possible.

Here's How:
1. Safety first! Get away from the snake. That's probably why it bit in the first place. Followuniversal precautions and wear personal protective equipment if you have it.

2. Call 911 immediately! Waiting until the pain may lead to permanent tissue damage. Remember that calling 911 on a cell phone is different than a regular phone. Obviously for most of us, if we are bitten by a snake, cell coverage is probably not available. In this case, follow the steps below and head down the mountain keeping the victim as calm and quiet as possible.

3. Do not elevate. Keep the bite below the level of the heart.

4. Wash the area with warm water and soap.

5. Remove constricting clothing and jewelry from the extremity. The area may swell and constricting items will cause tissue death.

6. If the snake is an elapid species (coral snakes and cobras), wrap the extremity with an elastic pressure bandage. Start from the point closest to the heart and wrap towards the fingers or toes. Continue to keep the bite lower than the heart.

7. Follow the basics of first aid while waiting for responders to arrive. Be especially concerned about the potential for shock.

Tips:
1. NO CUTTING & SUCKING! Those snake bite kits from the drug store don't work. Cutting into the wound will just create infections.

2. An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of first aid:
· Wear long pants and boots taller than the ankle.
· Avoid tall brush and deep, dark crevices.
· Make plenty of noise and vibration while walking.
· Do not approach snakes, avoid them.
· Do not expect rattlesnakes to make any noises.

3. If the snake is dead, bringing it to the hospital is appropriate. Be careful, dead snakes can reflexively bite for up to an hour.

4. In today's digital world, pictures are easy to get. A quick picture of the snake - even with a cell phone - will help medical crews identify the animal. Rattlesnakes are pit vipers, identified by dents in the side of their heads that look like ears. Coral snakes are small with bands of red bordered by pale yellow or white. Cobras have hoods that spread behind their heads.

5. It's not that important to identify the snake; medical crews in areas prone to snake bites can often identify the animal just from the wound. Pit vipers have two fangs and the bite often has two small holes (see illustration). Coral snakes have small mouths full of teeth with rows of small puncture wounds.
 

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