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A tourniquet tied above a snakebite does not trap venom at the wound. The lymphatic system, not the bloodstream, carries most snake venom in the first minutes after a bite. A tight band does nothing ...

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Handling a snake after a bite can lead to more injuries and put other people in harm's way.

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It will also help users find nearby medical facilities where anti-snake venom is stocked.