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For Goodness Snakes! Treating and Preventing Venomous Bites
Article from the US Food and Drug Administration.
For Goodness Snakes! Treating and Preventing Venomous Bites By John Henkel They fascinate
People who frequent these wilderness spots, as well as those who camp, hike, picnic, or live in snake-inhabited areas, should be aware of potential dangers posed by venomous snakes
A bite from one of these, in which the snake may inject varying degrees of toxic venom, should always be considered a medical emergency, says the American Red Cross
The article's authors estimate that between 7, 000 and 8, 000 people a year receive venomous bites in the United States, and about five of those people die
Some experts say that because people who are bitten can't always positively identify a snake, they should seek prompt care for any bite, though they may think the snake is nonpoisonous
Even a bite from a so-called 'harmless' snake can cause an infection or allergic reaction in some individuals
Medical professionals sometimes disagree about the best way to treat poisonous snakebites
Some physicians hold off on immediate treatment, opting for observation of the patient to gauge a bite's seriousness
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eMedicine Health - Snake Bite
Overview of symptoms and treatment of snake bites.
August 27, 2006 > Snakebite 1 | Snakebite Snakebite Overview Snakes are remarkable animals, successful on land, in the sea, in forests, in grasslands, in lakes, and in deserts
How snakes bite: Snakes that inject venom use modified salivary glands
During envenomation (the bite that injects venom or poison), the venom passes from the venom gland through a duct into the snake's fangs, and finally into its prey
Who snakes bite: It has been estimated that 5 million snakebites occur worldwide each year, causing about 125, 000 deaths
Snakebites are more common in tropical regions and in areas that are primarily agricultural
Five to ten deaths occur per year from snakebite in the United States
People provoke bites by handling or even attacking snakes in a significant number of cases in the United States
Of the estimated 45, 000 snakebites per year in the United States, about 8000 are by venomous snakes
Which snakes bite: Two major families of snakes account for most venomous snakes dangerous to humans
Snakebite Protocol
An exhaustive list of protocols written for potential snakebites to human beings.
From the Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Diego.
info: SNAKE BITE
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NASD: National Ag Safety Database
Provides access to information on occupational safety, health and injury prevention.
Includes information on chemicals and pesticides in fruit and vegetable ...
Patient UK: Snake Bites
Article on treatment of snake bites including first aid care and subsequent procedures.
Snake Bites Snake bites are uncommon in the UK, and although there is only one indigenous poisonous snake, the Vipera berus or 'adder', other species of snakes may be found in private collections or zoos
First aid for snake bites
Non-venomous snake bites
The majority of snake bites in the UK will be non-venomous such as those from pythons and constrictors
These snake bites should be treated in the same way as any other animal bite:- Clean and dress the wound Give anti- prophylaxis as required If the precise identity of the snake is unknown, keep under observation for several hours If there are any systemic features such as limb oedema, hypotension etc, assume that the bite is venomous and call the local poisons centre for further advice
Venomous snake bites
Venomous snake bites are very rare in the UK and are most commonly the result of an
Venomous snakes, even when they bite, do not always inject venom or not enough venom to cause envenomation
Conversely if the venom causes local damage and not neurotoxicity, like the adder bite, then pressure-immobilisation is not recommended - just immobilisation)
Emergency Phones What to Do For Snake Bites, Stings, Poisons and ...
Links and telephone numbers for poison control and venomous sting centers.
Related Pages: See newly organized with additional helpful topics Snake Bites Other Venomous Bites/Stings Emergency Help Phones & Sources For Antivenom IF POISONING to you or an animal Index snake bite or other venomous bites/stings In an emergency always contact local emergency services first There are two major centers for advice on snake and other venomous creature bites/stings
Covers poisons, first aid, bites and stings, plants
Should be used on some bites and stings and not on others
DO NOT USE Pressure Immobilization Method for following (from AVRU): bites by redback spider, other spiders including mouse spiders and white tailed spiders, scorpions, centipedes, stonefish and other fish stings, Bluebottle jellyfish, other jellyfish, Hymenopterans (bees, wasps and ants) in non-allergic individuals, Australian beetles
Attempt to remove clothes from around bite will increase spread of venom
(Arterial tourniquets, which cut off the circulation to the limb, are potentially dangerous, and are no longer recommended for any type of bite or sting in Australia.) DO NOT wash the bitten area
[Even during transport] Note: - Note: Even if the bitten or stung person is ill when first seen, the application of pressure-immobilisation first aid may prevent further absorption of venom from the bite or sting site during transport to hospital
Bites and Stings
Introduction and guide from the City of Phoenix, Arizona on snake, insect, gila
monster and africanized honey bee bites.
BITES AND STINGS About 45, 000 people are bitten by snakes every year in the United States
More than half of the poisonous snakebites involve children, and most occur between April and October
Of the poisonous bites in the United States, 55 percent are from rattlesnakes, 34 percent from copperheads, 10 percent from water moccasins, and onepercent from coral snakes
Rattlesnake bites account for 70 percent of the fatalities and between 95 and 98 percent of the bites occur on extremities
Each year the Samaritan Regional Poison Center has more than 65 calls about rattlesnake bites
Baby rattlesnakes are capable of a venomous bite from birth
Nonpoisonous snakebites are not considered serious and are generally treated as minor wounds; only poisonous snakebites are considered medical emergencies
Symptoms generally occur immediately, but only about one third of all bites manifest symptoms
In 50 percent of coral snake bites, no venom is injected because the coral snake has to chew the skin for envenomation to occur
In as many as 25 percent of all venomous pit viper bites, no venom is injected, possibly because the fangs may be injured, the venom sacs may be empty at the time of the bite, or the snake may not use the fangs when it strikes
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Snake Handling Skeptics' analysis of the practice of
snake handling, including the scriptural
basis and an explanation of why participants are seldom bitten.
Not all poisonous snakes are equally likely to bite
Snakes that are hot, hungry or feel threatened are more likely to bite, so keeping the snakes cool, well-fed, and calm prevents bites
If the snake bites, it may not inject a lethal amount of poison
One bite can be endured better than several bites
A bite in the limbs is less deadly than a bite in the trunk or head
Some snake handlers have died of snake bites, including George Went Hensley, founder of the Church of Jesus With Signs Following, a snake handling group
BUPA: Bites and Stings
Factsheet with advice on symptoms and treatment including when urgent medical
attention is needed. Includes animal and human bites, adders, insects, ...
Sea Snakes
General information about sea snakes; behavior, habitats, and methods of defense.
Persistent myths about sea snakes include the mistaken idea that they can't bite very effectively
The truth is that their short fangs (2.5-4.5mm) are adequate to penetrate the skin, and they can open their small mouths wide enough to bite a table top
It is said that even a small snake can bite a man's thigh
Most sea snake bites occur on trawlers, when the snakes are sometimes hauled in with the catch
Only a small proportion of bites are fatal to man, as the snake can control the amount of envenomation, a fact probably accounting for the large number of folk cures said to be 95% effective
Intense pain is not obvious at the site of the sea snake bite; 30 minutes after the bite there is stiffness, muscle aches and spasm of the jaw followed by moderate to severe pain in the affected limb
Snake Bites
An overview of bites from different snake species. Includes treatment options.
By Survive Outdoors.
Snake Bites Introduction Since Adam and Eve, snakes have long been portrayed as evil creatures to be feared
Snake Bite Facts In the United States, only about 12 people a year die from snakebites
The estimated chances of dying from a snakebite in the outdoors is approximately 1:10 million
Victims of snakebites in North America usually have two common denominators, tattoos and alcohol intake
Therefore, snakebites can present as one puncture wound, two, three or even four (see photo of timber rattlesnake for example of multiple fangs)
There is also a histamine release by the body after the bite
Coral Snake Bite Symptoms Coral snake venom is different than pit viper venom
Dry Bites Dry bites are referred to as “misses, ” no venom injected due to the lack of venom, a glancing blow, or penetration could not occur because of the clothing worn by the individual
Dry bites account for about 20-30% of all snakebites
Pit Viper Bite Symptoms There are many symptoms associated with the bite of a pit viper
Snakebite Treatment for Pit Vipers General support/reassurance; keep the victim calm; move the individual away from the snake, if possible; do not try to kill the snake—two people being bitten is worse and you cannot aid the first victim (note: amputated snake heads can still bite as a reflex)
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Animal Bites - HealthWorld Online
Preventive measures and treatments. From the American Institute of Preventive Medicine.
First Aid for Animal Bites © The most common animal bites in the United States are from dogs, cats and other humans in that order
Less common, but often more dangerous, are bites from skunks, raccoons, bats and other animals that live in the wild
The health risks of an animal bite depends on the animal and how severe the bite is
Bleeding Infection Lyme Disease - a bacterial infection spread by deer tick bites Lockjaw - painful, persistent stiffness of the jaw due to a toxin which can be prevented with up- to-date tetanus immunizations In the United States, particularly in the northeastern states, skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes are the main carriers of rabies
Rabid animals can show these signs: strange behavior such as activity by day for animals that are normally active by night agitation, lack of fear of humans foaming at the mouth Anti-venom treatment is available for poisonous snake bites at emergency medical facilities
It needs to be given within four hours after the bite
Prevention Here are some ways to prevent animal bites: Never leave a small child alone with a dog or cat, even if it's a puppy or kitten
Religious Movements: Snake Handlers
Discussion of the beliefs and history of serpent handling religion in North
Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia, as well as legal and other ...
Date of Birth: Born around 1880 [No specific date exists]-died July 25, 1955 [from a snake bite] (Kimborough 1995, 133)
When 'a member almost died from a snake bite [Hensley] moved to Pine Mountain, Kentucky.' By the Late 1920s the support for snake handling vanished in the old Cleveland church and many of the Church of God branches
After three people died in Tennessee and Georgia from either snake bites or strychnine poisoning, snake handling came under attack once more
Detractors, of a secular variety, have made a variety of claims as to why the snakes do not bite the handlers
In fact, LaBarre cites Ecclesiates 10:11 'Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.' This passage, he argues, can be interpreted to 'discourage both snake-handling and speaking in tongues' (LaBarre 1969, 11)
Rattlesnake
An article by Willis Lamm, TrailBlazer Magazine. Statistical information on bites
to humans and livestocks, how to avoid and what to do if you are bitten.
Recent revisions to snake bite protocols are indicated in red
On average, fewer than 10 snakebite deaths are reported
In fact more people die from wasp and bee stings than from snakebites
Nonetheless venomous snakes must be considered dangerous and even non-fatal bites can cause severe pain and long lasting tissue damage
The Diamondback is responsible for most deaths due to snakebite in the U.S
Pit vipers generally inject large amounts of venom into hunting bites, but oftentimes little or no venom into defensive bites
In fact, up to 25% of pit viper bites in humans are non-venomous 'dry bites'
A provoked and angered snake, however, might not only 'load up' to be quite venomous, but may also strike several times! SNAKEBITES IN HUMANS A rattlesnake bite is a serious event, but by staying calm, following good procedures and using common sense, it doesn't have to be a fatal event
In fact, Rattlesnake bites are generally not fatal
There have been many snake bite remedies offered over the years
(It WILL swell.) Apply a light constricting band about 2' above and below the bite, however never place the bands on either side of a joint (such as above and below the knee or elbow)
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It only takes about 20 to 30 seconds in the case of a mosquito bite, 90 seconds for wasp stings and up to 3 minutes for more serious attacks
In the case of life-threatening attacks, such as snakebites, it is recommended that the pump be used repeatedly to extract as much poison as possible, and that the vacuum then be retained as long as possible over the wound site until professional medical help can be reached
Snake Handling in the Pentecostal Church: The Precedent Set by ...
Student paper on the origins of snake handling religious traditions.
Sustainable Gardening Tips: Garden Snake
Common-sense information about keeping snakes out of the garden, and accounts of
pet dogs and cats encountering snakes.
Cat snake bite does not seem as deadly as dog snake bite here in Australia
Lithuanian Folk Medicine
Includes sections describing the concept of health and illness, determination of
illness, doctors and cures.
Lithuanians knew how to heal snake and mad dog bites
Special powers were given to the wedding sash, which was used to gird the person after a snake bite; also to mothers wedding band, by placing it on warts, erysipelas and various body moles; also to shirts worn during birthing, placenta and the umbilical cord
Incantations were used to heal frights, erysipelas, snake bites, hemorrhages, joint problems, herpes, toothaches, hiccups and other ailments
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Sistrurus catenatus catenatus habitat and reproductive behavior in Ohio.
Native to Ohio: Yes Active or Potential Nuisance Species: Potential - Not because of overabundance, but because of potential harm/conflict to humans if the snake uses an inhabited area (e.g., a basement) The Eastern massasauga is a state
In 1976, a Division of Wildlife regulation was passed which, in effect, prohibited the taking or killing of all reptiles and amphibians, except turtles and frogs, on Division of Wildlife controlled lands
Snakes do not seek out people to bite; striking and biting is a defensive measure on the part of the snake
The risk of snake bite is highly overrated; annually, more people die from bee stings or lightning strikes than from snake bites
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