Snake venoms contains one or more classes: Cardiotoxins (act on the heart);Neurotoxins (act on nervous system); Cytotoxins (act at the site of bite);Hemotoxins ( act on the blood coagulation)
Slow down the spread of venom by positioning the bite below the level of the heart.
Neurotoxic bites from elapids such as cobra and mamba require immobilization of the limb with a splint and elastic bandage from below, upwards and over the bite.
Identification of snake by color and/or shape- allows for more rapid and appropriate treatment
The dose of antivenom required doesn't depend on the size or . . .
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