Did you know there are two different types of snake bites?
The Dry Bite
Whilst dry bites can be painful and cause swelling and redness, the bite itself is “dry” as the snake does not release venom. Remember, you can’t always tell which type of snake bite a person has suffered so you should always seek medical attention.
The Venomous bite
As mentioned previously, a venomous bite is where the snake releases venom containing poison into a wound. This poison is used to stun, numb or kill the victim. Venomous bites will also result in swelling and redness as well as nausea, blurred vision, irregular heartbeat, breathing difficulty and a number of other symptoms.
It is essential to act quickly after a snake bite.
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