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Suspected snakebite is a medical emergency. Call 108 (ambulance) or 112 and go to the nearest hospital now. First aid steps →

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108 — Ambulance
112 — National emergency
WHO: Snakebite envenoming
WHO SEARO snakebite guidelines
Indian Snakes (indiansnakes.org)
The Reptile Database

Educational disclaimer

This website is for general education only. It does not provide medical advice or diagnosis, and it cannot identify a snake for treatment purposes.

If someone may have been bitten, get emergency medical care immediately — do not wait for symptoms and do not try to identify the snake first.

© 2026 Snake Guide India. Species information last reviewed October 2026. Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors under open licences.