BITES AND STINGS

Animal Bites

Animal bites rarely cause lethal bleeding but they can produce significant damage.

• If a wound is not bleeding heavily, wash it with soap and water for 5-10 minutes. Don't scrub.
• Allow the wound to bleed.
• Rinse the wound with running water and antiseptic solution.
• Control the bleeding.
• Cover the wound with a sterile gauze / cloth.
• Seek medical attention.

Insect Sting

Stinging insects include honey bees, yellow jacket wasps and fire ants.

• Check the wound for a stinger embedded in slum
• Remove the sting by scraping.
• Wash area with soap and water.
• Apply an ice pack for 15-20 minutes over the sting site.
• Seek medical attention.

Snake Bite

• Get the victim away from the snake.
• Keep the victim quiet. Lay the victim on the ground.
• Gently wash the bitten area with soap and water.
• Tie a tight cloth around the wound so that the poison does not mix with other blood.
• Seek medical attention immediately.
• Don't give anything to eat and drink.