FIRST AID ON HOW TO TREAT A SNAKE BITE

Snake venom is actually a kind of highly evolved salivary secretion which is used to both kill and digest prey. There Venom is very powerful and was not made against man. There are two basic types of snake venom. One affects the nerves (venom of cobra and common krait)the other one blood (I.e vipers) Polyvalent anti-venom serum is effective against the bites of the Big Four – cobra, saw-scaled viper, common krait, Russell's viper. If a venomous snake bites someone, just remember two things: don't panic; go to a hospital and get anti-venom serum.

Keep the victim calm, restrict movement.
Assure the victim and do not let him panic. When under panic, it will enhance heart rate and would circulate the venom faster in the body.
Remove any rings or constricting items; the affected area may swell.
Stop the spread of venom - bandage The surface, which has been affected by the bite.
The person bitten Should keep his hands close to his/her heart- this reduces the flow of venom to major areas.
A compression bandage (as firm as you would put on a sprained ankle) should cover the entire surface with the splint. The wrapping should start from the digits and extend till armpit in case of hands and groin in case of bite to the leg.
A snakebite victim is under tremendous psychological stress. It is necessary to keep the patient warm. However, no alcohol/hot beverages should be given.