rictive tourniquet such as a belt, necktie or cord 8. Do not use a stun gun or electric shock of any kind. 9. Do not remove dressings/elastic wraps until arrival at hospital and antivenom available. 10. Do not waste time or take any risks trying to kill, bag or bring in offending snake.(The Snakebite Emergency Webpage) How to Avoid Snakebites1. Never hike, camp, work or collect specimens in areas where there are venomous snakes unless accompanied by at least two companions. One to stay with the victim and the other to go get help. 2. If you come across any snake in the field and don't know positively whatit is or isn't, do not approach it, try and examine it or photograph it (unlessyou have a long telephoto or zoom lens). Move away from it as expediently as possible. 3.If you work with venomous snakes in a public (zoo/exhibit) or private collection or in a museum or university laboratory, never open their cage without a companion nearby who is familiar with snakebite first-aid.4. A telephone with an outside line should always be located in the room or area where venomous snakes are located in case there is a need to call for help. 5.Never handle or attempt to handle venomous snakes without at least one trained companion present.6. If you are not an experienced venomous snake handler, don't tryhandling or catching them without first obtaining extensive experience and trainingby someone who is trained 7. If you maintain a private or laboratory collection of live venomous species, keep all cages under lock and key; rooms where such cages are located should have a double door and vestibule, be completely visible through glass paneling from the outside and be off-limits to all but authorized personnel. If a snake appears missing from a cage you may be able to locate it before entering the room in preparation of re-securing it. Such rooms should be completely sealed. No open or screened windows and no "mouse-holes" or pipe holes through w...
