If you happen to get bitten by a poisonous snake – you can skip the sucking-the-venom-out step...
It turns out that wilderness trick does more harm than good. Putting your mouth on that wound can introduce bacteria into that mouth. It also increases the odds of infection to the wound.
The first thing to do is to get away from the snake. Even a dead snake can reflexively bite for up to an hour. Next, call 911. You’ll want to keep the affected area below the heart and get to a doctor ASAP for anti-venom treatment.
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