As always, the best method to treat a snake bite is to avoid it. You won’t need to treat a snake bit in the wild if you never got a snake bite. Avoid hiking in snake-infested areas if you can.
But if you must, then wear sturdy boots that cover your ankles, take caution when walking through tall grass, and be very careful when stepping or reaching under rocks where snakes commonly rest.
Poke the ground in front of you with a long stick to scare snakes away when traveling through tall grass or weeds.
Additionally, when stepping outside at night, use a flashlight to illuminate your path. Snakes have a reflective surface behind their eyes, so you’ll definitely be able to spot them when lit.
They also leave telltale marks in places they’ve been, which should help you raise your alertness. You might find molted snake skin in a heap on the ground, or some slither tracks along dry paths.
In this case, make sure to be even more cautious with your movements, so as to not potentially startle them, triggering an attack.
Finally, even if you think a snake is dead, never handle it. Snakes that have recently been killed may still bite as a reflex.
If you’re not in the wilderness, consider reading snake-repellent plants you need in your garden.
Thank you for this lesson on snake bites.Always been very scared of them and I know I would panic. This helps to know what you should do.I’m a senior with Parkinson’s so I need to learn what I can.Thanks again. Darlyne Dabbs