Caution

• Don't use a tourniquet or apply ice.
• Don't cut the bite or try to remove the venom.
• Don't drink caffeine or alcohol.
• Don't take pain-relieving medicine, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve). Doing so can increase your risk of bleeding.
• If needed, take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) for pain relief. It does not increase bleeding risk.
• Don't try to catch or trap the snake. Try to remember its color and shape so that you can describe it. If possible, take a picture of the snake from a safe distance. Knowing what kind of snake bit you can help with treatment.