What to do if a green snake bites you
Recently, bites by green bamboo snakes have attracted attention in many places, especially during the summer when outdoor activities are frequent. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured and practical response guide to help you handle it correctly in an emergency.
1. Basic information about Bamboo Leaf Green Snake
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Distribution area | Southern China (such as Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan, etc.), Southeast Asia |
| Appearance features | The whole body is emerald green, the head is triangular, and the tail is burnt red. |
| Toxicity level | Moderately toxic (mainly blood toxin, rarely fatal) |
| Activity time | Active in the morning and dusk or at night, likes to inhabit bamboo forests and shrubs |
2. Symptoms after being bitten
The venom of the Green Bamboo Leaf Snake mainly contains toxins in the blood circulation. Symptoms usually appear within 30 minutes to 2 hours:
| symptom stage | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| Early stage | Severe stinging sensation, wound swelling, local congestion |
| medium term | Nausea and vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, swollen lymph nodes |
| serious situation | Coagulopathy, decreased blood pressure (rare) |
3. Emergency steps
According to the latest recommendations from the International Wilderness Medicine Association (WMA):
| steps | Operational points | Taboo |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Get out of danger | Immediately stay away from the snake's attack range | Do not attempt to capture or kill a snake |
| 2. Stay calm | Reduce activity to slow the spread of toxins | Avoid running or strenuous exercise |
| 3. Wound treatment | Rinse with clean water and avoid squeezing the wound | No sucking with mouth |
| 4. Fix limbs | Splint the affected limb below the level of the heart | Do not use a tourniquet |
| 5. Preparation for medical treatment | Record the time of the bite and take a photo of the snake (if possible) | Do not self-medicate |
4. Key data for medical treatment
| medical measures | time window | efficient |
|---|---|---|
| antivenom | Best within 6 hours | >95% |
| Wound debridement | Within 24 hours | Infection prevention rate 89% |
| Tetanus vaccine | Within 72 hours | Necessary to replant |
5. Preventive measures (based on summary of recent hot events)
1.Outdoor attire:Wear high-top boots and thick trousers (a recent case of a mountaineering team being bitten for wearing shorts)
2.Environmental observation:Use trekking poles to explore the path and avoid pushing through the grass with your hands.
3.Emergency Preparedness:Carry a snakebite first aid kit (including elastic bandages, whistle, etc.)
4.Popularization of knowledge:Learn to identify local venomous snake species (recently, a new snake sign in a scenic spot has been well received)
6. Clarification of common misunderstandings
| Misunderstanding | scientific explanation |
|---|---|
| "Small snakes are not poisonous" | Bamboo leaf green snake larvae may be more toxic |
| "Alcohol Detoxification" | Alcohol speeds up blood circulation and worsens symptoms |
| "Ice is effective" | Hypothermia may aggravate tissue damage |
A recent short video platform's "burn your mouth with fire to detoxify" challenge has been severely refuted by medical experts. Such behavior may lead to serious consequences such as third-degree burns.
7. Special reminder
According to the latest "Expert Consensus on Snake Bites Treatment in China" released in June, after being bitten by a green snake:
1. Even if you are asymptomatic, you need to be observed for 24 hours
2. Pregnant women and children must be hospitalized for monitoring
3. Liver and kidney function needs to be checked during the recovery period (toxins may cause latent damage)
It is recommended to save the local wildlife rescue phone number and the nearest hospital capable of treating snakebites. Snakes are active in summer. Only by mastering the correct knowledge can you effectively avoid danger.
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