Snake sense and survival: What to do if you are bitten by a snake


Noorizun (left) distracting a king cobra as participants stand around in a test of confidence during a snake handling workshop organised by Penang Forestry Mountain Guides Association at Bukit Bendera village community management council in George Town, Penang.

If you ever get bitten by a snake, don’t believe what you see in the movies.

Tying a tourniquet, slicing your arm, or trying to suck out the venom are all dangerous myths that can turn bad luck into tragedy.

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