State Enterprise "Dymersky forestry". Beware of snakes.

Ukrainians, having experienced summer warmth on the street, rush to get out for rest on nature.

But in the woods should be very careful, because the forests hide and not very pleasant impressions and adventures. Yes, rest in the forest may end with a bite of the snake.

Vacationers, while in the city, people do not think that in the spring-summer period in the woods and meadows can be a lot of snakes, meeting with which often ends not safely. Not always this kite can be dangerous. Sometimes it's a normal snake. Meeting with him does not threaten the rest. But it happens that a person stumbles on a viper, whose bite can cause very weeping consequences. And better if the resting knows how to distinguish the rod from the Viper. It will relieve him of panic when meeting with the ear and will cause to behave cautiously in the form of Viper.

There are several types of poisonous snakes on the territory of our country. You can stumble on them, near the reservoirs on the forest, shrubs, meadows, etc. From the bites of these reptiles people suffer each year. They are especially dangerous for children and sick people with weak immune.

Poisonous snakes can be distinguished from non-poisonous to form a head. It has a pronounced triangular shape. It is typical that the only of the small-sized snakes are poisonous, which are only 12 – 17 centimeters.

In a person who has bitten a snake quickly develops inflammation, swelling and hemorrhage. Subsequently appearing: headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, nose bleeding, sharp acceleration of the pulse, blood pressure lifting. Often comes a shock condition caused by the prevailing mood of the victim. Therefore, when bitten by a snake should be kept calm, because excitement stimulates the acceleration of heart rhythm, which contributes to the rapid penetration of poisons. Breathing should be deep and slow.

The main remedy is the introduction of serum. However, it is only possible after delivery of the victim to a medical institution. It is necessary to immediately call a quick help. And to her arrival – disinfect the wound, cover the napkin. If the bite was on the limb, it is better to fix the bus and raise a little. To relieve pain, you can attach ice or something cold.

Affected with strong pain, sick heart, or allergic reactions should be used analgesic, soothing or antiallergic remedy.

It should be also known that the searing place of a snake bite of a sulfur or a hot subject, the cutting of wounds and the extraction of poisons is ineffective, because the teeth in the snake long and poison deeply penetrate into the fabric. Therefore, these efforts will not give you the desired results. And the blending of the harness though is one of the most ancient practices, but some experts argue that it has a reverse effect. After all, the blending of the harness can cause the local necrosis of tissue and even gangrenu.

Therefore, employees of SE «Dymerske Forestry» Warn: To protect themselves from «Kiss «Snakes, it is better to avoid contact with a creepy, not to do sudden movements. Going to the forest by berry, mushrooms or on holiday, pick up dense clothes and appropriate shoes. Be sure to grab a cell phone so that you can trigger help. And remember: Snakes tend not to attack first, but the observance of elementary rules and conventional diligence may distract the trouble.

 Director

Subsidiary «Dymerskoye Forestry» Vasiliy Hlushchenko