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What can a person do to remove venom from snake bites?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You can't: You can't remove the venom from the bite -- it's distributed very quickly. Even pump extractor kits don't work well, and cutting into the bite or trying to suck out the venom isn't recommended either. But you can get the person to medical help as quickly as possible, where antivenom can be administered. More info here: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000031.Htm.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nothing: Once a venomous snake has bitten, the venom gets into the system so quickly that no methods known can remove sufficient amounts. The only treatment is Antivenin at a medical facility!

Answered 10/3/2016

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