Know How to Treat a Snake Bite for Outdoor Survival
Whether you are simply hiking through the woods or stranded in the wilderness, you must know how to treat a snake bite in an emergency. Snakes are a real danger to your survival. In the United States alone, nearly 8,000 people get bit by poisonous snakes each year. Even the snakes that are considered to be generally safe, can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Rattlesnakes, coral snakes, cottonmouth water moccasin, and copperhead snakes are all capable of causing poisonous bites. The symptoms of poisonous snake bites vary from person to person, but swelling at the site of the bite, severe localized pain, and burning is common. Other symptoms include dizziness, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, numbness, and convulsions.
Of course, contacting someone for help after a snake bite is the ideal plan of action, but when you are out in the wilderness, this isn’t always an option. There are some things you can do until you get proper medical attention to treat the snake bite.
Wash the wound with soap and water if possible. It is a good idea to immobilize the area of the snake bite as much as...