TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — With numerous going out to remote locations for leisure functions or to clear tombs, Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provided a cautioning about risks presented by unintentional encounters with toxic snakes.
According to a CDC report, more than 1,000 individuals are bitten by poisonous snakes each year. The most typical toxic snake bite is the Taiwanese habu, followed by the Taiwan green bamboo pit viper, and the hundred-pace pit viper.
Beginning in April, Taiwan’s environment has actually slowly ended up being warmer and more damp, with snakes of all ranges ending up being more active. This has actually resulted in a boost in the variety of snake bites as the general public is motivated to be more watchful when participating in outside activities.
According to the CDC, the yearly supply of anti-venom averages 2,500 dosages, which are offered at 190 medical centers around the nation, with sufficient supply and circulation to cover the variety of cases came across each year.
Chart highlights what to do in case of a harmful snake bite. (CDC image)
Should one mistakenly be bitten by a snake, the CDC says the initial step needs to be instantly attempting to determine the snake by taking a picture of it. There is no requirement to capture the snake and take it to the medical facility. Identifying the snake can cause fast application of suitable anti-venom.
The CDC advises the general public about the 5 actions they must do after being bit, such as stay calm, using pressure or a compression plaster above the injury, determining the snake, observing the injury, and looking for medical treatment as rapidly as possible.
As for what not to do, the CDC alerts the general public not to cut the injury or suck venom with one’s mouth, do not use ice, do not consume alcohol, and do not prevent looking for medical treatment.
For more info, please check out the CDC website or call the toll-free hotline 1922 (0800-001922).
