Take action as soon as symptoms begin. With mild hypothermia, victim is indecisive, loses fine motor control, shivers, and is tired. Warm the person in any possible way, administer warm drinks, and get the victim into warm, dry clothing. Seek protection from the elements and maintain food and water. With severe hypothermia, victim is sleepy, confused, irritable, staggers, and has slurred speech.
Pulse is slow, pupils are dilated, and breathing is shallow.
Get victim away from the snake to avoid a second strike. Victim should remain calm and lay down to keep the bite area above the heart. Put pressure on the bite with a pressure extractor pump or by an elastic bandage. Do NOT use tourniquets, cut the bite area, or suck venom from the wound. Evacuate victim immediately.