What To Do If a Snake Bites You

The odds are that any time you encounter a snake, it just wants to get away from you. Let it. But if you happen to step on a venomous snake, it may bite you in self-defense. Don't panic! Most of the people bitten by a venomous snake will survive, but you will need medical attention. Here are a few things you should know for the time being. Most importantly, you need to forget all those self-treatments you've seen in Western movies. They are just for movies. Get the real lowdown on how to respond to a snakebite from Tech Insider. -via Nag on the Lake