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Lime and herb pastes are not recommended for treating snake bites and scorpion stings

A post on Facebook suggests home remedies for scorpion stings and snake bites, saying that limes can be used to “magnetise” and “remove” the poisons. However, this is false and contrary to the recommended medical procedure. For scorpion bites, the NIOSH recommends five steps when stung by a scorpion which include the application of ice to the site of the sting, avoiding sedatives, and contacting a qualified healthcare provider.