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Don’t get stung or bitten!

Don’t get stung or bitten!. Lonomia Caterpillar. If you are in South America, don’t lean up against trees!!! . If you are stung by a Lonomia Caterpillar. Use something sticky to remove hairs. Wash stung area with soap and water. Go to the hospital for anti-venom. Japanese Hornet.

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Don’t get stung or bitten!

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  1. Don’t get stung or bitten!

  2. Lonomia Caterpillar

  3. If you are in South America, don’t lean up against trees!!!

  4. If you are stung by a Lonomia Caterpillar • Use something sticky to remove hairs. • Wash stung area with soap and water. • Go to the hospital for anti-venom.

  5. Japanese Hornet

  6. Japanese HornetSuggested Prevention • Avoid getting to close to a Japanese Hornet nest. • Leave the area of the hive. • Never mess with a Japanese Hornets nest.

  7. Japanese HornetRecommended First Aid • Leave the hive area. • Remove stinger with dull edge. • Apply ice • It may sound weird but WD-40 has been found to reduce pain.

  8. King Cobra

  9. King Cobra • The King Cobra prefers to escape. Do not provoke. • The King Cobra usually avoids humans. • If you encounter a King Cobra, don’t make sudden movements.

  10. King CobraRecommended First Aid • Make sure victim is out of danger. • Call for help. • Keep the victim calm. • Wrap bitten area with a snug bandage. • Keep bitten area from moving with a splint. • Take anti-venom at the hospital.

  11. Western Diamondback

  12. Western Diamondback Rattle SnakeSuggested Prevention • Walk heavily to create ground vibrations and noise. This will cause snake to flee . • If encountering a snake remain silent and motionless. • Move back slowly if snake has not fled. Walking Heavily

  13. Snake Bite Treatment

  14. Call 9-1-1

  15. Lie down with bitten area below heart. • Stay Calm • Keep warm • Remove restriction items like rings, bracelets, and boots. The bitten area will swell. • Wash bitten area with soap and water.

  16. Get to Hospital for Anti-Venom

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