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Snake Venom Poisoning - Snakebite

Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the injury?

Being alert and prepared in areas where snakes are common is the best way to prevent snakebite. Protective measures to prevent a snakebite include:

Avoid situations in which a pet snake might be able to escape.

Be aware that it is hard to identify a poisonous snake just by looking at it.

Don't pick up or handle a snake without proper training.

Keep hands and feet out of any areas that cannot be seen.

Knock down high grass with a stick before walking through it.

Step onto logs and then across them, rather than over them.

Walk with a stick in front of the body, tapping on the ground to encourage snakes to move away.

Wear boots and pants to protect legs and feet.

Wear the proper gear when handling a pet snake.

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