Coastguard warning to walkers after adders spotted around Kynance Cove

HM Coastguard has issued a warning to people walking along the coast path at Kynance Cove to watch out for adders.

The National Trust rangers out near Kynance Cove and some other local agencies have reported that the adders have woken up and have been spotted in the sunshine.

Most snake bites in the UK are not serious. But it's important to get all snake bites checked as soon as possible.

"If you think you have been bitten by a snake out on the coast path and need medical assistance call 999 and ask for immediate help," the coastguard said.

Some advice from the coastguard...

Do

• Stay calm, most snake bites in the UK are not serious and can be treated.

• Keep the part of your body that was bitten as still as you can.

• Lie in the recovery position if you can.

• Take paracetamol for any pain.

• Try to remember the colour and pattern of the snake to tell the doctor.

• Take off any jewellery and loosen clothes near the bite, in case it swells.

Don't

• Do not go near the snake, or try to catch or kill it.

• Do not try to suck or cut the poison (venom) out of the bite.

• Do not tie anything tightly around the part of the body where the bite is.

• Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen, as they can make bleeding worse.

"Never take risks near the coast or sea. If you are in danger or need emergency help call 999 and ask for the coastguard," a coastguard spokesperson said.

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