To Do In Case Of Snakebite Avoid panic. The patient must remain calm so that the venom does not circulate through the bloodstream too quickly.
Some people become hysterical in the mistaken assumption that they are about to die.
Remember that 97 percent of all victims survive the bite. If the venom is neurotoxic, the entire bitten limb should be wrapped in an elastic bandage as soon as possible to inhibit the spread of the venom. The kind of bandage used for sprains is ideal. It must by applied rather tightly, first towards the heart and then back towards the bitten area. It may remain in place for up to 48 hours during which medical help must be sought as quickly as possible.