In the U.S. the poisonous snakes are rattlers, copper-heads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Begin first aid only if these signs develop. Call Your Child's Physician Immediately in All Cases.
Transportation Go to the nearest hospital emergency room as rapidly as possible.
The most important part of therapy is antivenin, and it needs to be given within 4 hours. Have your child lie quietly in transit to reduce absorption of venom. If the bite is on the arm, remove any rings or bracelets before swelling occurs. Incision and suction for poisonous snake bites If you are more than 60 minutes from the hospital, you are certain the snake was poisonous, and the fang marks begin to swell or hurt, take 10 minutes to try to remove some of the venom. Use a knife or razor blade, preferably cleaned with alcohol or a flame.