By Befitbu Health Desk JMay 10, 2024
San Francisco is America's most walkable city with wide weather forecast. Come prepared with layers and comfortable shoes.
Recognize snakebite symptoms, including pain, swelling, nausea, and difficulty breathing, and seek immediate medical help.
Keep the affected limb immobilized and at or below heart level to slow venom spread, and avoid unnecessary movement.
Try to identify the snake without endangering yourself, noting its colour and markings, but avoid capturing or handling it.
Clean the wound, apply a clean bandage, and immobilize the limb while awaiting medical assistance.
Refrain from using tourniquets or ice, as they can worsen tissue damage.
Seek antivenom therapy administered by medical professionals in a hospital setting.
Patients may require close monitoring and supportive care in a medical facility.
Wear appropriate footwear, avoid tall grass, and use caution in snake-prone areas.
Educate yourself and others about snake safety and first aid to minimize encounters and respond effectively to bites.