Snakes Take a Bite Out of Outdoor Fun

For those of us who enjoy camping, hiking, picnicking and even working outdoors, unexpectedly encountering a snake can quickly put a damper on our plans, especially between the months of March and October when snakes are most active. According to the American Red Cross, venomous snakes in the U.S. bite about 8,000 people each year and Buy Venom Online in Australia around 12 people die.
Pit Vipers are the most prevalent of the poisonous snakes and include rattlesnakes, copperheads and water moccasins. Rattlesnakes are the largest of the venomous snakes and usually use their rattles or tails as a warning when feeling threatened. When a venomous snake strikes, the Buy Agkistrodon Contortrix Venom Online works by destroying tissue and is capable of causing significant and disfiguring local tissue damage. Even a bite from a non-poisonous snake can cause an infection or an allergic reaction in some people.
How can you tell if a snake is poisonous?
While not always easy to identify, the following three characteristics can identify poisonous snakes:


* A triangular or arrow shaped head
* A vertical pupil
* A hole or pit between the snakes eyes and nostril Symptoms of a snakebite


* Puncture marks at the site of the wound
* Redness and swelling around the bite area
* Severe pain at the site of the wound
* Nausea and vomiting
* Increased sweating Treating a snakebite
Seek emergency medical treatment immediately if bitten by a snake. Staying calm and still will slow the spread of Buy hypnale Hypnale venom online through the body. Medical experts recommend trying to remember the color and the shape of the snake to help expedite treatment. Crotaline Fab antivenom is the most common type of antivenom used to treat a snakebite, and the amount given will depend on the symptoms experienced.
Avoiding a snakebite
Snakes usually won't strike unless they feel threatened. If you find yourself face to face with a snake, the single most important thing to do is back away slowly and do not try to touch it. Do not try to step over the snake. Other tips for reducing the chances of being bit by a snake include:


* Never try to handle any type of snake you encounter, including picking it up or trying to trap it
* Be aware that snakes like to hide in tall grass, piles of leaves, under rocks and in woodpiles
* Wear boots, long pants and leather gloves when working outside
* Keep your yard maintained and clear undergrowth so snakes won't have a place to hide
* When hiking, wear boots and long pants, keep pets on a leash, and carry a cell phone Any type of snakebite is always considered an emergency that requires prompt medical care, and a venomous snakebite can be fatal if not treated immediately. To learn more about the symptoms and treatment of snakebites, or to find the closest medical provider, download the free iTriage health app or visit .