People still repeat a lot of wrong advice about what to do after a snakebite. Here is the part that matters most, and it is simple: a bite from a snake that might be venomous is an emergency. Get an adult and get medical help right away. Adult partner: This lesson follows current wilderness-medicine guidance. Local emergency services and the poison center outrank any book, website, or social media post, including this one. In the United States, the Poison Control number is 1-800-222-1222. Get away from the snake so no one else gets bitten. Do not try to catch it or kill it.
This lesson is part of Certified Junior Herpetologist. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 30 hours).
