Initial first aid for venomous snake bites is aimed at reducing the spread of the toxin and transferring the patient quickly to an appropriate medical center. 1. Move the patient out of the snake’s territory. 2. Keep the patient in a resting position and remain as still as possible. Do not allow the patient to walk, as movement accelerates the absorption of venom, as does local muscle contraction when the wound is on the lower limb. 3. Remove jewelry or footwear from the affected limb. 4. Immobilize the injured body part. If the venom of a venomous snake can cause paralysis with little or no local tissue damage (e.g., Australian cobras, golden ringnecks, some purely neurotoxic cobras, silver ringnecks, or South American rattlesnakes), and it takes a long time for the patient to be transported to the appropriate facility for definitive treatment, pressure bandaging and immobilization (PBI) is recommended rather than immobilization alone. 5. If an attempt is made to identify the species of snake, it is important to ensure that the patient and rescuer are not at risk and that there will be no delay in transporting the patient to an appropriate facility for definitive treatment. The snake’s body should not be touched directly with the hands. Snakes may still have intact bite reflexes at the time of death and may continue to elicit bites. It may be helpful to take digital photographs of the snake from a safe distance. After proper treatment, transport to a medical center as soon as possible and administer antivenom as promptly as possible. Snakebite wounds are prone to tetanus and should be given prophylactic treatment as needed.