Geez it's quite scary what I read here. Anti-venom? Really? On the track?
Without offence, you guy's don't really know what you are talking about.
It needs to be cooled all the time, is expensive and outright dangerous everywhere outside controlled medical facilities. It is by far not as easy as giving somebody an injection and all is good.
It can also lead to severe, life threatening allergic reactions.
Please do me a favour and google 'pressure immobilisation technique'.
Then go and do a First Aid course.
I live in Australia, was a paramedic for 13 years and work as a First Aid trainer now, and Brown Snakes ( the worlds second most poisonous snakes) are a regular visitors to my backyard.
Below a short quote of our current (2012) First Aid manual.
Venomous Bites and Stings
Envenomation
Venom is the poison of an animal, such as a snake,
spider, or jellyfish usually transmitted into the victim by
a bite or sting. Envenomation is the entry of venom into
a victim's body which may cause localised or systemic
poisoning. Once in the body most of the venom is
spread systemically through the lymphatic system, which
relies largely on movement of the surrounding muscles
to move the fluid. Minimizing any movement is the key to slowing the poison dow.
The venom is then collected in the
lymph nodes for later disposal in the liver. The “pressure immobilisation
technique” is to slow down the movement
of the venom in the lymphatic system.
Pressure Immobilisation Technique:
If on a limb, apply a crepe roller bandage over the bite
site as soon as possible. Bandage as firmly as you would
for a sprained ankle.
Apply another crepe roller bandage commencing at the
fingers or toes of the bitten limb and extending upwards
as far as possible towards the body (a single bandage can
be used for both pressure and immobilisation by starting
from the fingers or toes and extending upward).
Splint the limb including, the joints, to restrict movement.
Every single movement of the limp will push the poison forward.
Keep the victim and the limb completely at rest.
Bring transport to the victim if possible. Transport the
victim to medical care asap, preferably by ambulance.
1. Broad Pressure bandage over the bite
2. Second Bandage Commence at fingers/toes extending upward
as far as possible
3. Apply a splint
Snake bite
Symptoms & Signs
Pain at bite site
Puncture marks, or parallel scratches on the skin
Anxiety
Pale, cool skin
Sweating
Rapid, weak pulse
Rapid, shallow breathing
Breathing difficulties
Blurred vision
Difficulty swallowing and speaking
Abdominal pain
Nausea, vomiting
Headache
Collapse
Management
Call ‘000'/911 for an ambulance
Reassure the victim
Complete rest
Apply Pressure Immobilisation Bandage
Immobilise the limb with a splint
Hope that helps
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