First Aid

IF YOU WERE BITTEN BY A VENOMOUS CREATURE, WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO?

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	Ants – If you are bitten by a fire ant there will be swelling. You should clean it with soap and water. Hold an ice pack against the bite. If there is still swelling rub a cotton ball that has been soaked in solution. If you are scratching a lot get an adult to apply some anti-itch cream. BACK
	Brown Recluse - When you get bit by a Brown Recluse you should see a physician immediately! You should also try to collect the specimen so that the doctor knows what kind of medicine to give. *BACK*
	Black Widow - When you get bit by a Black Widow you need to see a doctor immediately to get some antitoxin. If you do not get this medicine there is a chance that the bite could kill you. *BACK*
	Copperhead – If you get bit by a copperhead you need to keep the place you were bit below your heart and get to the hospital as soon as possible. *BACK*
	Cottonmouth – If you get bit by a cottonmouth you should get to the nearest doctor. A bite could kill you if you don’t get to a doctor soon enough. *BACK*
	Bees – When you get stung by a bee you should pull the stinger out and wash the cut and put some Neosporin or some type of cream to help the pain. Put a band-aid over the sting so that germs don’t infect it. *BACK*
	Wasps – Wasp stings are very similar to bee stings. You should use the same steps with a wasp sting. *BACK*
	Hornets – Cool the area with ice. If swelling continues see a doctor, they will find a medication or cure. *BACK*
	Coral Snake - see a doctor IMMEDIATELY. They will find the appropriate medication. *BACK*
	Centipedes - Their bite causes pain and swelling. To stop this apply ice. BACK
	Rattlesnake - Seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY. The doctor will recommend a treatment. BACK
	Scorpion - To stop pain and swelling apply ice. If it continues to hurt seek medical attention. BACK