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down with the bitten extremity at or below heart level. If the snake can be killed without risk of another bite, it should be brought along to the hospital for identification.
2. Apply a constricting band 2 to 4 inches above the bite but not around a joint (elbow, knee, wrist, or ankle) and not around the head, neck, or trunk. The band should be three-fourths to l‘/i inches wide, and snug, but loose enough to slip a finger underneath.
3. If the victim is more than l'/i hours from medical help or if a dangerous snake, such as a rattler, is the offender, immediately use incision and suction. As much as half of the venom can be removed if this is done within three minutes, and a lesser amount within 30 minutes. It is of no value, however, after 30 minutes.
The cut should extend over
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