when treating a snake bite what should you do
There is any chance that the snake is venomous; The person has difficulty breathing; There is loss of consciousness; If you know the snake is not venomous, treat as a puncture wound. 1. Note the Snake's Appearance. Be ready to describe the snake to emergency staff. 2. Protect the Person. While waiting for medical help: Move the person beyond striking distance of the snake. Have the person lie down with wound below the heart. Keep the person calm and at rest, remaining as still as possible to keep venom from spreading.