| Bee stings are acid | Neutralize with baking soda |
| Wasp stings are alkaline | Neutralize with vinegar or lemon juice |
| Cold packs | |
| Calamine lotion or antihistamine cream | |
| With respiratory difficulty or severe swelling, transport to the nearest veterinarian. |
Rattlesnake Bites
| Immobilize the bitten animal. Carry the animal if possible to avoid spread of the venom. |
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| Do NOT use cold packs | Do NOT use hot packs |
| Avoid tourniquets | Do NOT cut the skin and attempt to suck out the venom. |
| Seek immediate veterinary care | Avoid being bitten by the live or "dead snake" |
