Snake Bites

There are 4 kinds of poisonous snakes in the United States which are the rattlesnake, copperhead, cottonmouth, and coral.Three of the four snakes have similar physical traits which can be easily...

How many times have you found yourself saying, “Is that snake poisonous”? The proper term is actually venomous, but most people say poisonous and in this article I will use the term, “poisonous”....

The coral snake is a venomous and potentially deadly snake that can be found in Florida, Texas, Louisiana and other areas of the southern United States. The scarlet king snake is also found in the...

Most snakes are not poisonous and the easiest way to tell if the snake that has bitten you is poisonous is to check the wound. If the bite is dry then the snake did not deposit any venom and you...

Snakes are very common in many parts of the country. Snakes don't normally chase you down for food, or to inadvertently bite you. Though when snakes feel threatened and you are treading in the...

Most snakes in the United States are not poisonous, that’s the good news. There are quite a few snakes that are poisonous which makes them extremely dangerous. Most people do not know which snakes...

Snakes bites are feared by most people in the United States. Pit Viper snake bites are considered deadly by many people, but that is entirely true. In the United States, there are about 7000...

Since rattlesnakes only bite in self-defense, the best and easiest way to avoid a rattlesnake bite is to go the other way. Sometimes, however, this strategy just doesn't work. Since there are 16...

Most people have a deep irrational fear of rattlesnakes. There are 16 species of rattlesnakes in the United States. They play a critical role in keeping our ecosystems in balance. Snakes are...

Thousands of people are bitten by snakes in the United States every year, although many people do not know how to deal with them effectively. This article tells you what should be done having...

The treatment now recommended for a rattlesnake bite has changed completely over the years. Some of the things once recommended for snake bites are now seen as harmful. Take the time to read up if...

There are no simple rules to use to identify all of the poisonous snakes native to North America. There are some facts you can use to determine if a snake may be a dangerous species. But the best...

Every year thousands of people in the United States are bitten by poisonous snakes. Most because of quick thinking and fast medical care are not fatal. But everyone should be aware of the dangers...

Every state but Maine, Alaska and Hawaii is home to at least one of 20 domestic poisonous snake species. People who camp, hike, picnic, or live in snake-inhabited areas should be aware of some...

You are working in your backyard when suddenly you happen upon a snake curled up and hissing. Would you know what type of snake it was but more importantly, whether it was poisonous or not? This...