RATTLESNAKE SEASON IS HERE! Rattlesnakes are quite shy. Their rattle is a warning to STAY AWAY. Rattlesnakes use their venomous bite to kill the small mammals they eat. You cant always identify a rattlesnake by color patterns, its rattle, or triangular shaped head. NEVER: Tease a snake of any kind. Many people are bitten trying to kill a snake. Rattlesnakes bite because theyre frightened and are protecting themselves. Never corner a snake. Give it a chance to escape. Never touch a freshly killed rattlesnake. The head can still have reflex actions that can cause multiple bites. ALWAYS: Be aware of your surroundings. Wear high topped shoes/boots and long pants in rattlesnake country. Stay on trails and out of bushes and tall grass. Look where you put your hands and feet. Keep your dogs on a leash. Rattlesnakes can be deadly. Remember that headphones block out the sounds of nature: some are warning sounds, like the buzz of a rattlesnake. IF YOU ARE BITTEN: Move yourself or the victim away from risk of a second bite. Record the time for emergency personnel. Remain calm. Keep your heart rate low. Avoid strenuous activity. If possible keep bite area at heart level. Remove rings and jewelry to prevent problems when swelling starts. Dont eat or drink anything. Dont attempt to remove venom - by suction or cutting. Call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:24:14 +0000
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