BITES / STINGS / SKIN IRRITATION 

Snake Bites

• Poisonous - 
• Lay student down and keep calm. 
• Call 911 or local emergency response team.
• Notify parents and school nurse.
• Non-Poisonous - 
• Treat as for dog, bat or other animal bites. 
• Notify parents and school nurse.
• Advise to consult with family physician.

• Use disposable gloves.
• Cleanse wound with soap and abundant amounts of water. 
• Cover with dry dressing.
• Notify parents and advise to consult with family physician.
• The incident must be immediately reported to Health Department and school nurse.

• Severe reaction -
• If student has injectable epinephrine have him/her administer medication to him/her self. 
• Contact 911 or local emergency response team. 
• Notify parents and school nurse.
• Minor reaction -
• Use disposable gloves.
• Remove stinger if still present with a scraping motion.
• Apply a paste of baking soda or meat tenderizer, or a cold compress to the affected area.

• Use disposable gloves.
• Cleanse skin with warm water and soap to remove the oil which causes the irritation.
• Rinse with clear water and dry.
• Change all exposed clothing.
• Notify parents and school nurse.