The nature of the venom depends on the type of snake that inflicted the bite. Local Emergency Number A call is probably not necessary unless summoning an emergency vehicle, as the patient should be seen in an emergency room to determine if the bite contains any poison.
Some snake bites are the result of nonpoisonous snakes.
Give antivenom if necessary. Give antitetanus shot if needed. Treat the symptoms. Have the patient rest. Keep the patient warm.