During the hot season, there is a greater chance that you get bitten by a poisonous snake like Mamushi. If you are bitten by a poisonous snake, DO NOT PANIC but take the following steps:
- First of all, try to stay still. When you move your body, the poison will circulate through your body more quickly.
- Then lightly tie off the bitten bodypart (at a spot between the wound and the heart) with a piece of rope or cloth.
- Sucking out the poison is very effective, but should not be done by a person with a wound in his/her mouth.
- Please head towards the hospital or clinic in a calm manner (moving as little as possible).
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The following are medical facilities that have antidote for Mamushi (Japanese pit viper) bites on stock:
N a m e | Address | TEL |
Seibu Sōgō Kenminkyoku
Mima-shi Hokensho | Mimashi Anabuki-chō Anabuki
Aza-Myōren 23 Banchi | 52-1017 |
| Kōzai Yakyoku | Mima-shi Wakimachi Aza-Haibara1413 Banchi 7 | 52-1593 |
| Hōetsu Byōin | Mima-shi Wakimachi Ōaza-Inoshiri Aza-
Yawata-jinja Shitaminami 130 Banchi 3 | 52-1095 |
Mima-shi Kokumin Kenkō-
hoken Koyadaira Shinsatsusho | Mima-shi Koyadaira Aza-Kawai 295 Banchi | 68-2541 |
Tsurugi Chōritsu
Handa Byōin | Mima-gun Tsurugi-chō Handa Aza-
Nakayabu 234 Banchi 1 | 64-3145 |
Tsurugi-chō Kokumin Kenkō-
hoken Yachiyo Shinsatsusho | Mima-gun Tsurugi-chō Handa Aza-
Higaino 198 Banchi 1 | 65-0211 |
| Tamura Iin | Mima-gun Tsurugi-chō Ichiu Aza
Akamatsu 1322 Banchi 9 | 67-2016 |
Every year from May 1st to October 31st, these facilities have Mamushi antidote on stock. If by any chance you get bitten, contact one of them quickly !
If you are bitten by a poisonous snake