Author: Poonam Taprial
Cone Shell Sting A snail like creature is found in such shells. It injects a very potent poison through a minute hollow barbed harpoon. It can be fatal and …
Sea Urchin Sting The spine of a sea urchin can break off in the skin causing local burning and numbness. The wounds heal slowly and the rate of infection …
Sting of Portuguese man of war The effects vary from slight stinging to cramps, nausea and difficulty in breathing. First Aid Swab the area with methylated spirit to which …
Sting of jelly fish The effects vary from slight local reaction to large wheals, severe pain and sometimes swift death. First aid Apply calamine cream, lotion or paste of …
Poisonous and Nonpoisonous snakes Variable Poisonous Nonpoisonous Belly scales – large, cover entire breadth of the belly. – …
Snake bite There are about 3000 species of snakes, of which only 250-300 are poisonous. Snakes commonly found in our country are king cobra, common cobra, common krait, common …
Leech bite Leeches are generally found in water tanks, moist and muddy places, and rivers. Leeches are normally harmless, but they suck blood from the victim. Though a serious …
Spider bite Spiders are generally found in corners of the house, gaps in wood, hollow places and dark places. Two types of spiders commonly found are black spider and …
