Jim told me to chop off the snake’s head and throw it away, and then skin the body and roast a piece of it. I done it, and he eat it and said it would help cure him. He made me take off the rattles and tie them around his wrist, too. He said that that would help. Then I slid out quiet and throwed the snakes clear away amongst the bushes; for I warn’t going to let Jim find out it was all my fault, not if I could help it.
This shows Jim's superstitions on how to cure himself without medical attention. He believes in other means to become healthier. Also this shows how Huck starts to create a relationship with Jim because he feels bad for hurting him. It shows he is starting to have emotions for someone who was considered not even a person during that time. He felt sympathy towards him and shows how he is turning into Jim's friend.