Don’t get stung or bitten!

Lonomia Caterpillar

If you are in South America, don’t lean up against trees!!!

If you are stung by a Lonomia Caterpillar

• Use something sticky to remove hairs.• Wash stung area with soap and water.• Go to the hospital for anti-venom.

Japanese Hornet

Japanese HornetSuggested Prevention

• Avoid getting to close to a Japanese Hornet nest.

• Leave the area of the hive.• Never mess with a Japanese Hornets nest.

Japanese HornetRecommended First Aid

• Leave the hive area.• Remove stinger with dull edge.• Apply ice• It may sound weird but WD-40 has been

found to reduce pain.

King Cobra

King Cobra

• The King Cobra prefers to escape. Do not provoke.

• The King Cobra usually avoids humans.• If you encounter a King Cobra, don’t make sudden

movements.

King CobraRecommended First Aid

• Make sure victim is out of danger.• Call for help.• Keep the victim calm.• Wrap bitten area with a snug bandage.• Keep bitten area from moving with a splint.• Take anti-venom at the hospital.

Western Diamondback

Western Diamondback Rattle SnakeSuggested Prevention

• Walk heavily to create ground vibrations and noise. This will cause snake to flee .

If encountering a snake remain silent and motionless.

Move back slowly if snake has not fled.

Walking Heavily

Snake Bite Treatment

Call 9-1-1

Lie down with bitten area below heart.

• Stay Calm• Keep warm• Remove restriction items like rings, bracelets, and boots. The

bitten area will swell.• Wash bitten area with soap and water.

Get to Hospital for Anti-Venom