Snake Bites

According to the online magazine "Dogs Life," more than 60,000 dogs in Australia and approximately 15,000 dogs in the United States are bitten each year by poisonous snakes. Most of these bites occur…

The cottonmouth is a venomous snake found mainly in the southeastern United States. While cottonmouths are not very aggressive, they tend to stand their ground more than other snakes when threatened,…

There are two groups of spitting cobras. One group is found in Africa and the other one is found in Indonesia. Both groups will spit out their venom in the direction of the eyes as a defensive…

The Mojave rattlesnake is a particularly venomous rattlesnake whose bite is more dangerous than most other snakes that are native to the United States. The Mojave's venom contains elements that can…

Biologists divide snakes into four categories based on certain physical features, particularly the shape and construction of the fangs and teeth. Aglyph snakes have teeth instead of fangs and usually…

When the weather warms up, everyone heads outside after a long winter of indoor isolation. With the good times that summer brings comes the increased incidence of painful insect stings and bites.…

Of course, a snake bite is an animal bite. A severe enough bite from any animal, including a human, could be dangerous and be cause to seek medical attention. The difference is that a bite from a…

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, 8000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year, including bites from rattlesnakes. While most North American snakes…

Cottonmouth snakes (also known as water moccasins) live in wetland regions throughout the South and Midwest United States. These snakes grow up to 48 inches in length and can be colored black, brown…

According to the CDC, approximately seven to eight thousand people in the United States receive venomous snakebites each year and about five of those people die. However, antivenoms that can counter…

About 8,000 snakebites occur each year, with about 1 percent of those resulting in death. Modern medicine and the development of anti-venom has drastically reduced the chances of dying from a…

Being bitten by a rattlesnake is a frightening thing. These venomous creatures are capable of killing adults, and often the first indication that a snake is in the vicinity is a rattling noise…

Poisonous snake bites should be treated by washing and bandaging them right away. Survive a snake bite with the safety tips in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Snake bites can not only be the most painful, but also the most lethal of all animal bites. The good news is that most people have a better chance of being struck by lightning than of dying from a…

Snakes bite by striking at their prey, then sinking their fangs into their prey's skin. Most biting snakes sense the heat of their prey, not the smell. In fact, snakes will not bite anything that is…

The most important thing to remember if you’ve been bitten by a snake is not to panic. The increased blood flow you receive to your heart and organs when you are upset will only cause the venom…

Poisonous snakes can release fatal amounts of toxins with a single bite. You should always be prepared, especially if you live or travel in areas inhabited by snakes, to effectively treat a poisonous…

Getting an insect or snake bite can be painful and dangerous. Learn how to treat insect and snake bites with tips from an outdoorsman in this free insect prevention video.

Learn where and why snakes may like to hang around your backyard in this free first aid video.

Learn where snakes like to hide in the woods and what to do if you see one in this free first aid video.

When you're out camping or hiking, there's a good chance you'll be in an area that is home to venomous snakes. Because a snake bite has the potential to be fatal, it's important that you know in…

The vast majority of snakebites in the United States are from nonpoisonous snakes.