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What will happen if you get bitten by a snake?
Whether the snake is venomous or not, the area around the wound is likely to be itchy, painful and swollen. Venomous bites may also lead to nausea, vomiting, numbness, weakness, paralysis, and difficulty breathing.
Why do snakes bite humans?
Snakes bite either to capture prey or for self-defense. But since there are so many different types of snakes — including both venomous and non-venomous — not every snake bite is created equal. Different species carry different types of venom.
Why snake bite causes death?
Bites by venomous snakes can cause paralysis that may prevent breathing, bleeding disorders that can lead to a fatal haemorrhage, irreversible kidney failure and tissue damage that can cause permanent disability and limb amputation. Agricultural workers and children are the most affected.
What are the long term effects of a snake bite?
Snake bites can cause death . By the end of the third hour, the venom has attacked the muscles (myolysis), which leads to kidney failure and death . Death can also result from respiratory and circulatory system failure caused by paralysis. Hearts stop beating and lungs cease to function.
What does a poisonous snake bite feel like?
Venomous snake bites can produce an array of symptoms, including localized pain and swelling, convulsions, nausea, and even paralysis. First aid steps you can take after a snake bite occurs include cleaning the wound, remaining calm, and immobilizing the affected area.
What are the effects of a venomous snake bite?
Even a bite from a harmless snake can be serious, leading to an allergic reaction or an infection. Venomous snake bites can produce an array of symptoms, including localized pain and swelling, convulsions, nausea, and even paralysis.
What to do for a snake bite?
Antivenom is most effective when given within 6 hours of a snake bite