All bites, venomous or not, should be cleaned with a mild antiseptic, such as Rose Water (or Triple Rose water). Most bites occur on the limbs. The whole limb should be tightly bandaged, and immobilized. This will limit the spread of venom.

A crepe bandage is preferable, but a towel or an item of clothing cut into a continuous strip 2-3 inches (=(5-7.5 cm) wide will suffice.

Incision and suction are now considered relatively ineffective, and potentially dangerous, and thus shouldn`t be used. Tourniquets should also be avoided, and reserved for experts. Should the bite be elsewhere on the body (e.g. torso or head), a pad should be applied with some pressure, and, where feasible, this may be maintained by a tight bandage.

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