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Venomous Bites and Infection Risk

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King Cobra

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Neurotoxic venom; infection risk from bite wound. Immobilize the limb without constriction; get to a hospital for antivenom administration; clean and dress wound post-antivenom.

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Brown Recluse Spider

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Necrotic venom; high risk of skin and soft tissue infection. Clean with soap and water, apply antibiotic cream, elevate limb; seek medical attention for wound care.

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Blue-ringed Octopus

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Tetrodotoxin; no infection but immediate medical attention for respiratory failure. Call emergency services; apply artificial respiration if breathing stops; antivenom is not available.

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Stingray

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Puncture wound potentially contaminated with bacteria and venom; high infection risk. Flush wound with freshwater, apply hot water immersion for venom inactivation; seek medical care for wound assessment and possible antibiotics.

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Scorpion

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Neurotoxic venom; low infection risk but possible allergic reactions. Clean area, apply cold compress; medical help if symptoms are severe, including antivenom if available.

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Fire Ant

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Venom with risk of allergic reactions; secondary infection from pustules. Cleanse with soap and water, apply cold pack, use antihistamines for itching; seek help if severe allergic reaction occurs.

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Rattlesnake

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Hemotoxic venom; risk of severe bacterial infection. Immobilize limb, keep below heart level; seek immediate medical help for antivenom treatment.

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Cone Snail

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Conotoxins; low infection risk but immediate medical intervention required. Immobilize limb, apply pressure immobilization technique; hospital treatment for respiratory support and potential antivenom.

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Portuguese Man o' War

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Nematocysts release toxin; risk of allergic reaction more than infection. Rinse with vinegar (not freshwater), remove tentacles with tweezers; medical help if severe reactions occur.

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Poison Dart Frog

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Alkaloid toxins that can absorb through the skin; no injection but poison risk. Wash skin thoroughly, avoid touching eyes or mouth; seek medical help if symptoms like numbness occur.

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Common House Spider

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Typically non-lethal; risk of secondary infection from skin breach. Clean bite with soap and water; apply antiseptic; medical attention if infection signs appear.

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Black Widow Spider

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Neurotoxic venom; small risk of infection at bite site. Clean and apply cold pack to reduce swelling; seek medical attention for possible antivenom.

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Pufferfish (Fugu)

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Tetrodotoxin; no bacterial infection but poisoning risk. Do not induce vomiting; provide activated charcoal if recent ingestion; immediate medical attention for supportive care.

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Australian Box Jellyfish

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Potent venom causing cardiac arrest; minimal infection risk. Douse area with vinegar to deactivate stingers; CPR if cardiac arrest occurs; seek urgent medical help for antivenom.

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Honeybee

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Venom induces pain and possible allergic reaction; low infection risk. Remove stinger with scraping motion, not tweezers; clean with soap and water; ice pack to reduce swelling.

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