Have your children wear boots when walking in heavily wooded, overgrown areas. Instruct them not to stick their hands in underbrush or small holes in the ground. Instruct them to stay away from snakes if they see them. Initially, scrub the area well with mild soap and water. Scrub for at least ten minutes to be sure the area is clean.
Puncture wounds can be deep.
Do not make an incision into the bite. Keep the wound clean. Scrub the area 2-3 times daily. Keep the wound open to air as much as possible but if a light dressing is needed to keep out dirt be sure to keep it clean and dry. Change the dressing several times during the day.