Why does the narrator suggest that is someone is bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard they might as well lie in the hammock. in the novel Holes?

In "Holes," the narrator suggests that if someone is bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard, they might as well lie in the hammock because the bite is fatal and there is little hope for survival. The lizard's venom is described as deadly, making it seem futile to seek help or fight against the inevitability of death. This metaphor highlights the hopelessness of the situation and emphasizes the peril that the characters face in the harsh environment of Camp Green Lake.