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First-Aid for Animal and Insect Bites

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Coral snake
Coral snake

Animal Bites. Animal bite can result in a break in the skin or a puncture wound, the bite carries germs into the wound from the animal's mouth, and therefore the danger of infection is very great. Warm-blooded animals are susceptible to rabies, which is most often spread to man through the bite of a dog or cat. There is no cure for rabies once symptoms develop, but rabies can be prevented if the bitten person is vaccinated promptly after being bitten. Many bites do not transmit rabies, and so it is wise to determine whether the animal has rabies before starting the vaccination procedure.

What to do incase of Animal Bites:

  1. Let the wound bleed then wash the wounds in running water for 3 to 5 minutes to remove the animal saliva.
  2. Then use a gauze compress to scrub the wound with soap and water.
  3. Rinse it with clear running water, and then apply a sterile dressing.
  4. Consult a doctor. Depending on the bite, the doctor may give antibiotics. A tetanus booster is also important. If there is any question of rabies, further treatment and examination of the animal is warranted.


Snake Bite. The bite of a poisonous snake is extremely dangerous; pit vipers and coral snake are the two common kinds of poisonous snake. When a pit viper snake bite, the pain is immediate, and the area soon swells and becomes discolored. Coral snake venom usually causes only a slight burning pain and mild swelling.

What to do incase of Snake Bite:

  1. If a person is bitten by a poisonous snake, have him stop all muscular activity at once.
  2. Tie a constricting band firmly above the bite if it is on an extremity. The band should be tight enough to restrict the flow of blood in the surface blood vessels but not so tight as to shut off the flow of blood in the deeper vessels. If you cannot slip a finger under the band, it is too tight. If the band is on properly, there will be some oozing from the wound. Loosen the band every 20 minutes.
  3. Using a sterilize knife make a cut ½" length and ¼ in depth on each side.
  4. Strongly suck the wound and spit the poison out, do this for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Seek a doctor help immediately who can inject an anti-venom serum or something for tetanus. If the victim has to be transported, keep him lying down with the bitten part somewhat lower than the rest of the body.

First Aid for Insect Bite.

  • For minor insect bites and stings, a juice of lemon juice or paste of baking soda and cold cream can bring relief.
  • For bee stings, the immediate application of ice water and aloe vera gelly this contains disinfecting and healing effect to the wound. Tying a constricting band a few inches above the sting is advisable, but remove the band after about 30 minutes unless a doctor advises that it be kept on longer.
  • If the victim suffers an allergic reaction known as anaphylactic shock when they are stung by a bee, check to see if the person is breathing and administer artificial respiration if it is necessary while waiting for medical help to arrive.

Natural Dietary Supplement to help fight infection:

  • Bee propolis - natural antibiotic and helps strengthens immune system.
  • Aloe vera juice - anti-inflammatory, pain inhibitor and cell regenerator.

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abhishek  says:
4 months ago

wow!!! this is an awesome site for my first aid project .

THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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