Phu Quoc: Saving 2 cases of red-tailed green pit viper bites

SGGPO 10/01/2023 18:34

On October 1, a representative of a private clinic in Phu Quoc City (Kien Giang Province) said that in the past 2 days, this place received and promptly saved 2 cases of red-tailed green pit viper bites.

Ông L. bị rắn lục đuôi đỏ cắn ở tay trong lúc làm việc. Ảnh: CTV ảnh 1

Mr. L. was bitten on the hand by a red-tailed green pit viper while working. Photo: Contributor

The first case was Mr. L. (43 years old, residing in Cua Can commune, Phu Quoc city) who came to the clinic with a swollen finger bitten by a snake, a rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. The second case was Mr. N. (47 years old, residing in Duong Dong ward, Phu Quoc) who came to the emergency room with a swollen left foot.

According to the representative of the private clinic mentioned above, fortunately in Phu Quoc there is Dong Tam 2 snake farm (located near the entrance gate of Suoi Da hamlet, Duong To commune), so this place promptly provided serum, saving the patient's life.

According to medical experts, patients after being bitten by a red-tailed green pit viper usually only have pain in the wound, and are still conscious, so they should be subjective. However, after about 6 to 12 hours, the places bitten by the snake begin to swell and become edematous. If not treated promptly, the patient will soon have a blood clotting disorder, severe bleeding and can lead to death. Therefore, when bitten by a red-tailed green pit viper, the patient should go to the hospital immediately for emergency care and treatment.

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