During the hot season, there is a greater chance that you get bitten by a poisonous snake like Mamushi. If you are bitten by a poisonous snake, DO NOT PANIC but take the following steps:

• First of all, try to stay still. When you move your body, the poison will circulate through your body more quickly.
• Then lightly tie off the bitten bodypart (at a spot between the wound and the heart) with a piece of rope or cloth.
• Sucking out the poison is very effective, but should not be done by a person with a wound in his/her mouth.
• Please head towards the hospital or clinic in a calm manner (moving as little as possible).

The following are medical facilities that have antidote for Mamushi (Japanese pit viper) bites on stock:

N a m e	Address	TEL
Seibu Sōgō Kenminkyoku Mima-shi Hokensho	Mimashi Anabuki-chō Anabuki Aza-Myōren 23 Banchi	52-1017
Kōzai Yakyoku	Mima-shi Wakimachi Aza-Haibara1413 Banchi 7	52-1593
Hōetsu Byōin	Mima-shi Wakimachi Ōaza-Inoshiri Aza- Yawata-jinja Shitaminami 130 Banchi 3	52-1095
Mima-shi Kokumin Kenkō- hoken Koyadaira Shinsatsusho	Mima-shi Koyadaira Aza-Kawai 295 Banchi	68-2541
Tsurugi Chōritsu Handa Byōin	Mima-gun Tsurugi-chō Handa Aza- Nakayabu 234 Banchi 1	64-3145
Tsurugi-chō Kokumin Kenkō- hoken Yachiyo Shinsatsusho	Mima-gun Tsurugi-chō Handa Aza- Higaino 198 Banchi 1	65-0211
Tamura Iin	Mima-gun Tsurugi-chō Ichiu Aza Akamatsu 1322 Banchi 9	67-2016

Every year from May 1st to October 31st, these facilities have Mamushi antidote on stock. If by any chance you get bitten, contact one of them quickly !