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This is a newly accepted medical concept. Immobilize the bitten area as much as circumstances allow.Remove all rings, bracelets, or other constricting items.Calm and reassure the victim don’t panic.Don’t forget that venomous snakes can climb trees, can bite under water, do occur in high altitudes, may enter saltwater, and may appear in your garden.

Don’t stay near a snake if it bites you.Don’t get within a snake’s striking distance while trying to identify it.Don’t attempt to capture snakes unless you are skilled.Don’t handle ‘dead’ snakes with your hands.Don’t disturb snakes, or unnecessarily try to kill them.Don’t be careless when moving objects left on the ground for several hours.Don’t sleep on the ground near woodpiles, cave entrances, or swampy areas.Don’t gather firewood after dark or without looking carefully.Don’t wear low-cut shoes in areas known to be infested with venomous snakes.In the wild, don’t sit, stand or walk without looking.Don’t crawl under fences, buildings, or other objects without carefully looking under them.

Do not turn over rocks, logs, or trash with your hands.

Don’t put your hands or feet in places you cannot see or have not examined.

The easiest way to recognize the four venomous species is to learn their patterns and coloration, much as you do common birds. Even in the absence of venom, snakebites result in puncture wounds that may become infected and need medical attention. Different people have differing reactions, so it is advisable to seek medical advice for any snakebite. MILDLY VENOMOUS SPECIES – There are a few species of snakes in Trinidad & Tobago that are not considered potentially deadly, but are capable of injecting mild venom. HEAD NORMALLY TRIANGULAR, BUT BEST NOT TO RELY SOLELY ON THAT CHARACTERISTIC. MAPEPIRE (PIT VIPER) SPECIES – Pupils elliptical and sensory pit present between nostril and eye. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A SNAKE WITH RED, BLACK, AND PALE, WHITISH RINGS, ASSUME IT IS VENOMOUS. Similar non-venomous species (false corals) have black rings in pairs. The black rings are either single (bordered by pale, whitish rings) or in triads. CORALSNAKE – Red, black, and pale, whitish rings encircle the body.