important step. Antivenom is only given in the hospital. What you should never do – dangerous myths: ❌ Sucking the venom with your mouth: It doesn’t help and doesn’t reduce anything, and you increase the risk of poisoning. ❌ Tight tourniquet: It cuts off blood and causes tissue necrosis. ❌ Cutting the wound: It increases bleeding and infection. The golden rule: Every snake bite = medical emergency. Even if you suspect it’s not venomous. Do you have snakes in your area?
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