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(HealthDayNews) -- Snake bites are a common hazard for people who hunt, hike or otherwise spend a lot of time outdoors in certain areas.
If you're bitten by a snake, follow these tips from the Mayo Clinic:
- Seek medical attention immediately, especially if the bite changes color, begins to swell or is painful.
- Don't try to capture the snake.
- Immobilize the bitten arm or leg and try to stay as quiet as possible.
- Remove jewelry, as swelling tends to progress rapidly.
- Don't cut the wound or try to remove the venom.
- Don't use a tourniquet or apply ice.
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