Experts Warn That Tying Legs After A Snakebite Lowers Chances Of Survival
The Medical Director of the Snakebite Treatment and Research Hospital in Kaltungo, Gombe State, Dr. Nicholas Amani-Hamman, has warned against tying a snakebite victim’s limb with cloth, calling the practice dangerous and outdated. He also cautioned against using sharp objects, such as razor blades, to extract supposed venom, explaining that such methods are harmful and…