280 BIOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS 



Kinds. 



Rattle snakes (several species) known by rattle. 



Copperhead (pilot or deaf adder) known by color. 



Water moccasin (found in southern swamps, large). 

 Treatment of snake bites. 



Promote bleeding. 



Ligature above wound if possible. 



Use serum or permanganate of potash or chromic acid. 



Stimulate with little alcohol or strychnine. 



