SNAKE BITES IN THE TOILET
Snake Bites in the Toilet: Dos and Donts. Read and Learn. By © Dr. Obin na Aligwekwe There are popular misconceptions surrounding snake bites, and they need to be corrected so that victims and helpers do less harm in the event of a snake bite. 1. As much as possible, do not move the affected limb. Most snake bites do not immediately enter the blood stream. From the site of bite, the venom first encounters your lymphatic system where it sits for a while before moving to the blood stream where distribution to the rest of the body becomes much quicker. The lymphatic system only gets most of its pumping when you move around. The less you move around, the more time you buy for yourself. If some other person is present, the person can seek for help while you stay in one place, especially if you are no longer in danger of the snake. ——————————— 2. Do not tie the affected limb. This action does not achieve anything, as it does not limit the spread of the venom. If anything, tyi...