EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Did you recognize, a snake can strike a goal even when it is about twice its physique size away?
Doctor and Medical Director of the West Texas Poison Center Sarah Watkins needs El Pasoans to maintain this enjoyable reality in thoughts earlier than contemplating getting a selfie with a snake.
If you see a snake—don’t go close to it, don’t choose it up, don’t attempt to get a selfie with it– keep away.
KFOX14/CBS4 spoke with Watkins to dispel myths about snake bites and remind the neighborhood what to do in case of a chunk.
If you get bitten, Watkins mentioned to not tie the chunk space with a tourniquet or lower and attempt to suck the venom out.
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Watkins mentioned the tourniquet makes the harm worse and the “reducing and sucking” may improve the danger of an infection.
The smartest thing to do, Watkins prompt, is to go to the hospital or name 911.
…even for those who don’t know if it was a rattlesnake or a venomous snake or not, your physician will be capable of inform primarily based upon your examination and what indicators and signs you could have.
When requested what occasions of day individuals are extra prone to encounter snakes, Watkins mentioned,
If you’re feeling such as you wish to go for a hike as a result of the climate is gorgeous simply assume the snakes wish to be open air getting some sunshine as nicely and simply maintain a extremely sharp eye to keep away from getting bitten.
According to Watkins, in the summertime of 2023, the poison heart recorded 23 rattlesnake bites in El Paso County, which she mentioned is increased than regular.
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