Desert animals, Reptiles, and Insects

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Desert animals, Reptiles, and Insects

1. There are several types of animals, reptiles

    and insects encountered in the desert,

    which may be potentially dangerous to human

    life. Leave all those creatures alone and

    most often it may not pose any threat to you.

2. Do not feed or befriend wild animals such as

    dogs or cat. Leaving food out will also

    encourage mice and rats. Wild animals are

    sometimes infected with rabies or its contact

    or biting my transmit infection.

3. Sand Vipers, a poisonous snake, have been

    found in Desert work areas.

4. Scorpions are also common in desert as are

    spiders and other insects, which can bite.

5. Report any animal attack, snake bite or

    scorpion sting to first aid clinic for arranging

    rescue or medical assistance.

    If desert animal or insects bite a person, the

    following First Aid should be administered:

    If the victim is more than 10 minutes from the

    hospital, place a band above the bite or above

    the joint closest to the bite.

SNAKE BITE

Do not move the person. Keep the person calm

and call for emergency assistance.

If it is available, place an ice pack, or ice cube

on the sting. Transfer the victim to the nearest

hospital.

SCORPION STING

 Ice cubes or an ice pack should be applied at

 the affected part to relieve pain. The victim

 should be referred to the hospital for medical

 attention if required.

SPIDER BITE

 The victim should immediate report to the

 hospital for treat men and medical investigation.

 The medical officer shall diagnose the bite and

 notify the detail to the Veterinarian for

 observation of the animal.