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How to Avoid Snake Bites
Avoiding Snake Bites in Your Backyard
How to Capture a Venomous Snake
How to Tell If a Snake Is Poisonous
First Aid Tools for Poisonous Snakes Attack
First Aid if an Adult is Bitten by a Snake
How to Use An Extractor to Remove Snake Venom
First Aid if a Child Bitten by a Snake
First Aid if a Pet is Bitten by a Snake
What Are the Most Common Venomous Snakes?
Common Snakes Not Native to USA
Common Misconceptions About Poisonous Snakes
How to Identify Coral & King Snakes
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Summary: Where and why snakes may like to hang around your backyard in this free first aid video.
Ginger Black works for a state facility where she handles venomous and non-venomous reptiles and amphibians on a weekly basis. She has received extensive training from the state...read more
"Hi, I'm Ginger Black. I'm a professional snake handler with Expert Village. We've talked a little bit about where to find snakes when you're in the woods, but you have to keep in mind that they may be at your home too. They could be under the house or in piles of firewood. They like to be in these places because it's warm, it's safe, it's dark, and they don't want to be bothered. But, knowing that, you have to keep in mind also that you may disturb one of them and they may feel threatened. When they feel threatened, they may form an "s" shaped curve in their neck and bodies to prepare to strike. When you see this pose, just back away. You're not a food source. They don't want to eat you. They're just trying to warn you that they don't want to be bothered. If you still feel uncomfortable knowing that that animal is there, call a professional to come and remove it. Local zoos and aquariums are great places to call to find professionals who've been trained in how to identify local snakes and how to remove them whether they're venomous or non-venomous."
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