Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Snakebite Treatment

Call 911 if: 

If you know  the snake is not venomous, treat as a puncture wound

1. Note the Snake's Appearance

2. Protect the Person

While waiting for medical help:

Do not:

3. Follow Up

If you treat the bite at home:

At the hospital, treatment will depend on the type of snake.

 

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on October 02, 2011