Snakebite! africa geographic magazine
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The document describes an expert's miraculous survival from a snakebite in Africa without antivenom treatment. It discusses the different types of venom from snakes that can cause cytotoxic or neurotoxic effects. The expert provides tips on preventing snakebites by being aware of surroundings and wearing protective gear, as well as steps to take if bitten like staying calm, immobilizing the area, and seeking immediate medical care.
Snakebite! africa geographic magazine
- 1. AN EXPERT DESCRIBES A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE FROM DEATH AND HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT SNAKEBITE Panic Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 1 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
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- 3. I have just been bitten by a black bamba 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 3 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
- 4. Crawford survived the bite without antivenom6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 4 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
- 5. 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 5 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
- 6. The main culprits Cytotoxic venom 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 6 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
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- 8. Neurotoxic venom 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 8 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
- 9. 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 9 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
- 10. Preventing snakebite 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 10 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
- 11. In the event of snakebite 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 11 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
- 12. The biggest danger is a 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 12 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
- 13. bite that affects breathing 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 13 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
- 14. About the author 6 0 3 6 Snakebite! - Africa Geographic Magazine http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-56/snakebite-afric... 14 of 17 24-07-2015 11:41
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