Why does keeping a snakebite victim still matter?

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  1. Movement helps venom spread through the body
  2. Venom only works when a person sweats
  3. Stillness makes venom harmless

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References

  1. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Snake bites medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000031.htm Checked 2026-10-21.

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