A snake bite is frightening, but it's rarely fatal when treated quickly. Of the 7,000 to 8,000 people bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year, about five die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the CDC says deaths would be much higher if people did not seek care. The key is to know what to do, and what not to do. Step … [Read more...] about Snake Bite First Aid — What the CDC Says to Do First, and the Old Remedies That Make Things Worse