If You’re Bitten by a Snake, Here’s What to Do and What to Avoid

calm and keep as still as possible. Movement can spread venom faster through the body. Sit or lie down and try to keep the affected limb at about heart level.

Call emergency services right away or get to a hospital as fast as possible. Antivenom is the only effective treatment for serious snakebites, and delays can be dangerous.

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