🐍 Today we're talking about VENOMOUS snake bites! What should you do? Tip 1: Remember to treat all snake bites as venomous! Tip 2: Try to stay relaxed—moving around increases your heart rate and can push venom faster through your body. Tip 3: Ensure you bandage the bite to restrict blood flow. Tip 4: Get to the closest hospital or call emergency services ASAP. Bonus tip: DO NOT REMOVE the bandage until anti-venom is ready. Remember, most snake bites occur due to fear, not aggression. Respect ou

Snakes play an important role in the ecosystem by controlling rodents and pests, and increased awareness can help drive support of these elusive creatures. Join us as we dedicate a whole week to understanding different species who live in a wide variety of habitats. Snake Club, all this week, on National Geographic Wild UK. 🐍 | National Geographic UK