Do
Remain calm
Immediately call 911
Immobilize the bitten area
Keep affected area at or below the heart
Limit victim's movement
Remove all jewelry, restrictive clothing and any constricting item before swelling occurs
Safely try to observe snake's identifying traits
Don't
Don't use a tourniquet, which is a constricting or compressing device used to control circulation
Don't drink or apply alcohol
Don't cut or suck on the wound
Don't apply ice
Don't attempt to catch the snake
Don't attempt to kill the snake
Don't touch/handle a dead snake
- Source: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department Venom Response Bureau