Treating a SnakebiteYou'll notice that the most prevalent predators in all the Survivior locations are snakes. So what should you do with a bite? First off do not try cutting around the bite and sucking out the poison. This puts you and the victim in even more danger.
The "pressure-immobilization" technique is a good option for many types of snakebites. You should place a small square of clean cloth over the bite and then wrap a bandage over the bite area and around the bitten limb (leg or arm). Think about how you wrap a sprained ankle - this is how you should wrap the snakebite - but not as tight.
You want to slow the spread of the venom but not cut off circulation entirely. If you can make a splint, do that to help keep the leg or arm from moving (increased movement will cause the venom to spread more quickly). This method is also useful in treating some poisonous spider bites. Better take care because you never know!
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