Snake Bite: Avoid These Critical Mistakes! Implement 5 Immediate Steps to Save a Life
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Snake Bite: Avoid These Mistakes, Save Your Life! Fear Kills More Than Venom
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News18•13-03-2026, 13:05
Snake Bite: Avoid These Mistakes, Save Your Life! Fear Kills More Than Venom
•Globally, 5.7 million snake bite cases occur annually; in India, 150,000 cases and 40,000 deaths, mostly due to fear-induced heart attacks, not venom.
•India has over 300 snake species, but only 10% are venomous; Spectacled Cobra, Common Krait (neurotoxic), Russell's Viper, Saw-scaled Viper (hemotoxic) are most dangerous.
•Never cut the bite site, suck venom, panic, drink water, or move excessively; these actions reduce survival time.
•Immediately tie a loose bandage 3-4 fingers above the bite, stay calm, remove jewelry, wash the area, and rush to the nearest hospital.
•Two fang marks indicate a venomous bite; multiple oval/U/V-shaped marks suggest non-venomous, but always seek medical attention. Victims typically have 30-45 minutes for treatment.
