First aid
Snake Bite
Two small puncture wounds, fast swelling, pain, trembling.
By Pawfessor Editorial Team Reviewed by a veterinarian
Emergency: go to a vet now. Do these steps on the way to the vet, or while someone else calls ahead.
What to do
- Keep them calm and as still as possible: carry them if you can
- Keep the bitten area at or below heart level
- Go to the nearest vet immediately
- Note the snake's color and markings if it's safe to: don't try to catch it
Don't
- Cut the wound or try to suck out the venom
- Use a tourniquet or ice
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