How to Handle Poisonous Snakes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be calm.

   Keep your distance at about six feet or two metres.
   
   Keep your eyes on the snake.
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   Step 2: If at all possible

   Do not disturb it in any way. , If you can't, you will have to handle it yourself, so use extreme care. ,, Some snakes won't attack if they don't feel in danger.
   
   Move the snake gently out of your path and, hopefully, the snake will go away.
   
   Remain vigilant, though-- the snake may turn and prepare to strike.
   
   If so, back slowly away and wait, patiently, for the snake to leave. , If you do, it may attack. , Wait a little bit and give it time to move farther away.
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   Step 3: go around the snake.

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   Step 4: See if you can find someone who has experience with snakes.

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   Step 5: Find a long

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   Step 6: sturdy stick.

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   Step 7: Touch her/his head gently.

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   Step 8: Don't try to scare it.

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   Step 9: Be sure that the snake has gone.

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