What should you do when a snake bites? Don't use a tourniquet
Many bites are the result of intentional interaction with snakes, and the study suggests many bites could be prevented.
South Africa faces anti-venom crisis amid rising snake bite cases
South Africa's anti-venom shortage raises alarm as nearly 4,000 snake bites occur annually, affecting not only locals but ...
USA Today3d
Snake bite study says these 2 things can help keep you safe
"Some snake bites are what we would call a dry bite ... in the U.S. that produce the majority of venom for making antivenom and medical research, four are in Florida, including Barden’s Medtoxin ...
Health fears over snake antivenom crisis
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Health Department has sought to allay public fears regarding a potential shortage of snake antivenom ...
The Citizen15h
Imported snake antivenom surrogate now in use
A national intervention has been made to combat the snake antivenom shortage. Credible sources have revealed to the ZO that an imported surrogate, PANAF-Premium, is being used at local hospitals. Like ...
Times Record News3d
What should you do when a snake bites? Don't use a tourniquet
"Some snake bites are what we would call a dry bite ... in the U.S. that produce the majority of venom for making antivenom and medical research, four are in Florida, including Barden’s Medtoxin ...
The Irula Tribe: Where Even Children Know How To Extract Venom From Deadliest Snakes
The Irula tribe excels in snake handling and venom extraction, vital for anti-venom drugs. Their co-op, founded in 1978, ...
The Asian Age1d
Odisha man bitten by cobra arrives at hospital with snake in hand
Bitten by a cobra, an Odisha man killed the snake and brought it to the hospital, aiding doctors in swift treatment. His ...
Lessons learned from 20 years of snakebites
Like eating well and exercising to feel better, the avoidance approach is fully backed by science. A new study from ...