No one ever wants to be bitten by a snake, and hopefully, you\u2019ll never have to face that nightmare in your lifetime. But what if the unthinkable happens?Picture yourself stranded in a remote location, miles from help, with a venomous snake\u2019s bite coursing through your veins. In that critical moment, the knowledge you have could mean the difference between life and death. Here\u2019s what you need to do \u2013 fast.
Have you ever found yourself randomly wondering what it would be like to get bitten by a snake? I wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s something I think about all the time, but the thought has definitely crossed my mind. How does it feel? How would I react?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, most importantly, what should you do if it actually happens? It\u2019s not something any of us want to experience, but it\u2019s always good to be prepared, just in case.Every year, between 7,000 and 8,000 people in the United States are bitten by venomous snakes. Only about five of them die, though the number would likely be higher if medical treatment weren\u2019t sought immediately.In low- and middle-income countries, snakebite envenoming proves to be more deadly than nearly any other neglected tropical disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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