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Health and Safety Plan <br /> 1319 & 1327 South Madison Street, Stockton, CA <br /> 432770 <br /> • Wash the area gently with soap and water to rid the skin of any venom, and disinfect bite <br /> with alcohol <br /> • Place cool cloth or ice cloth on sites for 15 minutes, and to relieve pain, dab the area with <br /> calamine lotion, a cortisone or oral antihistamine (e.g. benadryl) to help with swelling <br /> • Do not scratch the blister because this can lead to infection <br /> • Allergic response is rare, but symptoms are difficulty breathing, light headedness, and <br /> weakness. Immediate medical attention is required <br /> Snakes serve as an important role as predators in the ecosystem, and help maintain populations <br /> of rodents and other prey. <br /> First Aid for venomous snake bites; <br /> • Wash and immobilize the injured area, keeping it lower than the heart if possible <br /> • Seek medical attention immediately <br /> • DO NOT apply ice, cut the wound, or apply a tourniquet <br /> • Do not wash, cut, or suck the bite <br /> • Remain calm <br /> • Remove jewelry or other items that may be affected by rapid swelling of affected body parts <br /> • Try to identify the type of snake: note color, size, patterns, and markings <br /> • The bite will be painful and have two distinct puncture wounds <br /> • If venom is injected there will be burning and swelling <br /> + <br /> ' r <br /> i s i�•�� <br /> Water Moccasin (aka cotton mouth) Rattlesnake Coral Snake h <br /> •• ����J,6'� � ,1 �i � ii�.iti' �''rws <br /> Arc <br /> � •ait �'r, - — `�'•'� '�-• :�4 <br /> 1~ .. ` "l�'`t' +' •• ' -moi 1 '���� •. • y <br /> Copperhead <br />