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Can you tell me what you suggest if someone wants to get snake bites (on le lips) will it hurt/sting or swell meanwhile or afterwards?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It most likely would: Swell ; hurt. If the type of snake is known – call ahead to emergency room so that that they can be prepared (anti-venom). Both venomous ; non-venomous bites require wound care. Recommend tetanus booster if none in last 10 years (in some situations it may be given if no tetanus shot in > 5 years). If you have had a serious venomous snake bite than life threatening conditions will be addressed 1st.

Answered 3/29/2014

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