Snakebites

Although a newspaper article pointed out that more people in East Africa die from snakebites than from attacks from any other animal;even road traffic accidents; most snakes are non-poisonous. About half the bites are not life threatening; so; only a few will need snake serum. Around 90of snake bites are on the feet and ankles; the best prophylaxis; therefore; is to wear shoes and to carry a torch at night so that if there are snakes; one would see them. The article outlines other prophylaxis measures; types of snake and management of snake bites; e.g. diagnosis; first aid; hospital care including antivene and how to get it in case the hospital did not have it