As always, the best method to treat a snakebite is to avoid it. Avoid hiking in snake-infested areas, wear sturdy boots that cover your ankles, take caution when walking through tall grass, and be cautious 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.
Finally, even if you think a snake is dead, never handle it. Snakes that have recently been killed may still bite as a reflex.
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