00:00Stay safe on the trail, essential snake bite prevention and response.
00:05A rattlesnake coil waits beside a sunlit hiking trail.
00:09Snake bite prevention starts with boots, eyes, distance, calm movement and fast medical help.
00:16A hiker wears high boots and thick pants through tall grass, blocking hidden fangs from bare
00:22ankles.
00:23A camper checks logs, rocks and tent corners with a flashlight before placing hands near
00:28dark spaces.
00:30A trail walker stays on clear paths because rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths often
00:35rest beside brush.
00:37A gardener uses gloves and a long tool when lifting boards, leaves or firewood from the
00:42yard.
00:43A person who sees a snake steps back slowly, gives the animal space and never reaches for
00:49it.
00:50A dog owner keeps a short leash on desert trails, stopping curious pets from sniffing a coiled
00:55snake.
00:55A family keeps grass trimmed around sheds and fences, removing cover where snakes can
01:01rest near footpaths.
01:03A bitten hiker calls emergency services, keeps the limb still and removes tight jewelry before
01:08swelling starts.
01:09A first aid kit, charged phone and hiking partner can turn a remote trail scare into a faster
01:16rescue.
01:17A snake bite victim avoids cutting skin, sucking venom, drinking alcohol or applying ice while
01:22waiting for doctors.
01:24Boots, flashlights, gloves, clear trails and calm distance protect people better than risky
01:29hero moves.
01:30A rattlesnake slides away through dry grass while a hiker backs down the trail.
01:35A rattlesnake seatbelt.
