How did people treat snake bites in the 1800s?

In the 1800s, treatments for snake bites were largely based on folklore and limited medical knowledge. Common remedies included cutting the wound to drain venom, suctioning it out, applying tourniquets, or using poultices made from herbs. Some people also resorted to administering alcohol or certain concoctions believed to counteract the venom. However, many of these methods were ineffective, and the mortality rate from snake bites remained high during this period.