This happened when I worked as a medical officer in Maredumilli, agency area in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
 

When I enquired her about the bite, they gave the history of black cobra first bit the hen and then this lady. They killed the snake. I saw the hen which was died and turned into black color. I thought that the snake spit the venom first into the hen’s body and then into this lady (may be in very little amount).

 
So, though snake is a poisonous one, she is out of danger. I explained it to the patient and their relatives. If the snake is a non-poisonous one, fear of bite brings shock and patient may die. I repeatedly encouraged her to be confident and there is no danger to her life.

Symptoms of poisonous snakebites?

bloody wound discharge

fang marks in the skin and swelling at the site of the bite

severe localized pain

fainting, dizziness and burning

blurred vision and excessive sweating

fever and increased thirst

Rapid pulse and numbness and tingling

Snake bite treatment:

A female patient aged about 25 years old was brought to the hospital at around 2PM with a history of cobra bite. She is conscious and slightly apprehensive. I gave Anti Snake venom (ASV) injections. I advised them to go to district hospital which is more than 100 km away. But, they were reluctant to go. I advised her be bold and did not go into panic. There was gradual improvement in the condition.

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