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. 
