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c. An artificial respiration should be given if the victim is not breathing or is
feeling difficulty in breathing.

d. The victim should be consoled and given plenty of liquid to drink after he/
she comes to consciousness.

e. We should not let the victim stand up and walk immediately after his / her
consciousness and he / she should be taken to the nearest health centre as
soon as possible.

6. Snake Bite

When a poisonous snake bites us, the poison passes through our body. That poison
affects our neurological, respiratory and circulatory system. When the poison enters
our body, it circulates to all the parts of our body through the blood vessels. If the
victim does not get treatment in time, he/ she may die immediately. Two small scars

of teeth or a small wound can be seen at the snake bitten part of the body. Cobra,
Krait, Viper, etc. are poisonous snakes. Usually, snakes are seen in the summer
season or hot weather. Such types of snakes are found in large numbers in the Terai
region of Nepal.

After about thirty minutes of poisonous snake bite, the symptoms like feeling
dizziness, blurring speech, severe abdominal ache, diarrhea, etc. can be seen.
Similarly, other symptoms such as swelling of lips and tongue, difficulty in opening

eye lid, difficulty in breathing and swallowing, senseless tongue, etc. are observed.

Safety Measures

a. We should not walk bare foot and tease the snakes.

b. We should take a torch while walking in the dark.

c. We should keep our surroundings neat and clean filling the ditches and holes.

d. We should spray pesticides/ insecticides around our residence.

First Aid

a. We should wash the wound well with soap and water.

b. We should not let the affected part of the victim to move in order to prevent

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