Snake bites
Immediately after being bitten by a snake you should:
If you or someone you're with is bitten by a snake, you should NOT:
Dial 999 immediately after being bitten by a snake to ask for an ambulance, or go straight to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department .
You should give healthcare professionals a description of the snake to help identify it.
You may be admitted to hospital so the bite can be assessed and your condition closely monitored.
Find out what to do if you or someone you're with is bitten by a venomous snake, such as an adder or an exotic species.
Immediately after being bitten by a snake you should: remain calm and don't panic snake bites, particularly those that occur in the UK, usually aren't serious and are only very rarely deadly
Venomous snakes can sometimes bite without injecting venom. This is called a "dry bite", and it causes mild pain from the snake's teeth puncturing the skin as well as anxiety . If there are no o
Follow the advice listed below if you're in an area where venomous snakes are found: look out for warning notices on heaths and commons wear boots and long trousers never pick up a snake, eve