but knowing basic first aid could potentially save your, or another person's, life. Snake bite envenomation (when venom enters the blood stream) is a significant issue in Australia, with 3,000 ...

Many bites are the result of intentional interaction with snakes, and the study suggests many bites could be prevented.

Many cobra breeders in Tu Xa commune, LamThao district, in Phu Tho province have lost fingers after being attacked by ...

“A package of Antivenin should be included in every first-aid kit.” Mulford’s advertising materials claimed that antivenom was a necessary “insurance” for all those at risk of snake-bite, and warned ...

Before you visit the emergency room, you might have to deal with one other problem: getting the snake to release its bite from you so you can get away. In some cases, a snake will hold on with its ...

Knowing what to do and what to avoid when bitten by a snake ... Any snake bite must be treated as potentially life-threatening and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage as a key first aid ...