When you encounter a snake, in any case, you should not touch it, even if it seems inanimate, a reflex bite is possible. The main mistakes when found reptiles in the forest, in the country or in the city, are called the senior teacher of the safety of the life of Denis Kovalev State University, write “News”.
To prevent the bites, you need to wear closed shoes and dense pants. Especially need to be careful in dense bushes and at sunset – in these places and at this time, the most active snakes, experts warn.
The symptoms of a Kovalev snake bite are acute pain, swelling, redness, bruising, blistering, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, shortness of breath, impaired vision and sweating. Some toxins can also anesthetize, weak and even paralyzed.
Experts call not to cut wounds – so the absorption of toxins will accelerate. To absorb toxins from the wound, as well as Causize the area affected or apply tape is also dangerous for it. Also, do not drink caffeine and alcohol.
It is best to keep calm, because panic will increase the heart rate and help suck poison. The injured limbs must be motionless with tires or tips, removing all cramped jewelry and clothes, then applying pressure on the bite area and slightly higher.
In addition, you need to try to remember the appearance of the snake – so it will be faster and easier for doctors to choose an antidote.
Snakes increasingly began to penetrate the Russian apartments and the entrance of residential buildings, including such cases, became more frequent in Moscow. The reason is the irresponsible behavior of the owner of the reptile, according to the Duma Committee on the State's ecology.