A bite of a spider, scorpion or viper can ruin a holiday in an exotic country. If you are going on vacation where you can meet poisonous reptiles, scorpions, spiders, be careful. Their bites can end tragically. Be especially careful on exotic journeys - in the middle of the desert or in the jungle, access to professional first aid can be difficult. What to do in case of being bitten by a wild animal or bitten by a spider, viper or scorpion?
A bite by a spider, scorpion or vipermay have serious consequences. It is no better if at the end of the worldyou are bitten by a wild animal . If there is no immediate center nearby, you need to know what to do to minimize the effects of the injury.
Rabies bite - first aid
Be sure to avoid animals sleeping, fighting with each other, making love to eat something. Run away from those who, although wild, are not afraid of people and seem tame. It is better to always assume that your pet has rabies. Disregarding the danger may have unpleasant consequences - you have no guarantee that somewhere at the end of the world you will be able to see a doctor who has the appropriate rabies vaccine.
If, despite being extremely careful, you have been bitten by an animal - the wound must be as soon as possible rinsed with running warm soapy water or detergent. Place bites must be rinsed for at least 10-15 minutes! When you do not have access to running water, you have to deal differently - pour water from a height of about half a meter on the wound for five minutes. After rinsing, examine the wound carefully and check it for any debris, such as clumps of soil. If they are - you have to remove them. The next step is to put on a sterile (if you do not have one at hand - even clean) dressing. The victim must be seen by a doctor who will decide whether to administer tetanus serum and rabies vaccine.
How to avoid being bitten by a viper, spider or scorpion?
In Poland, the only poisonous reptile is the viper, in warmerthe reptilian family is much larger. Following a few rules will protect you from being attacked by a reptile. Remember not to walk into the forest or jungle, as well as on sunny clearings in open flip-flops or sandals. Wellington boots or covered boots with a solid, thick sole are more appropriate in such circumstances. Rather than scouring brushwood or cross-country hiking, you should always stick to the beaten paths or paths. Under no circumstances should you look into holes in the ground, or bury in cracks or pick up stones. During exotic wanderings, better stay away from snake charmers. In the tropics, make sure there is no uninvited company in bed before going to bed, and shake your clothes and shoes before you put on in the morning.
Bite by a viper, spider or scorpion - first aid
A person bitten by a spider, scorpion, viper or snake suspected of being venomous must quickly receive anti-venom serum. The bitten one must be put down (blood circulation will slow down and delay the absorption of the venom) and give him warm drinks to drink. It is also worth immobilizing the bitten limb and transporting it to a doctor. Putting on a tourniquet is dangerous because if it is too tight - it will do more harm than good. However, if you know that you will not be able to get to the doctor in 2-3 hours, put it on. This is always done above the bite site. When it takes a long time to get to the doctor and the limb swells, you can put on a second band, above the first. When approximately 2 hours have passed and you are still very far from the doctor, you must try to get rid of the venom. To do this, cut the wound to a length of about 3 mm, open it and suck up the venom with a hot bubble, glass or other small-diameter vessel. Suction should be continued for about 30 minutes - during this time the patient must lie down.