296 VENOMOUS SNAKES AND THE PHENOMENA OF THEIR VENOMS 



Of course, these measures — incision, dissection, and chemical destruction 

 of venom — are chiefly for instant use and are easily practised by the person 

 bitten, so that their value remains almost unaffected by the improvement of 

 the antivenins. 



In conclusion, it may once more be emphasized that the ligature must 

 always be placed immediately after the bite. 



