
Treating an Adder BiteWe are very fortunate in the UK that the only venomous snake is the Adder or European viper (vipera berus). Adder bites are uncommon and only normally occur if the snake is provoked. Do: Calm and reassure your patient Do: Wash the surface of the wound to remove any venom left on the surface Do: Immobilise the limb which has been bitten Do: Transfer patent to hospital quickly, by ambulance if possibleBites may cause significant discomfort and medical problems but death is very rare.
Do Not: Try to catch the snake Do Not: Suck the wound Do Not: Touch the wound Do Not: Apply a tourniquet18/08/2007
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