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n Rattlesnake

n Copperhead snake n Cottonmouth snake n COral snake n RAttlesnake

POISON

1-800-222-1222He p R

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Copperhead, Cottonmouth and rattlesnakes

There are various types of these snakes in different regions of the United States.

While their general features are the same, there are some minor differences in appearance.

For more information call 1-800-222-1222

triangular head

elliptiCal pupils

fangs

n Don’ttrytocaptureorkillthesnake,buttrytorememberitscolorandshapesoyoucandescribeit,whichwillhelpinyourtreatment.Ifyoucandososafelyandwithoutdelay,takeaphoto.

n Don’tuseatourniquet.

n Don’tuseanyformofsuction.

n Don’tcutthewound.

n Don’tapplyheat,cold,electricityoranysubstancestothebite.

n Don’tdrinkcaffeineoralcoholortakeanydrugs.

Don’ tDon’ t

Venomous?Venomous?is itis it

Symptoms and Signs of a snake bite:

Symptoms and Signs of a snake bite:

n Remaincalm&callthePoisonHelplineimmediately.

1-800-222-1222

n Immobilizethebittenlimborbodypartatorslightlybelowheartlevel.

n Notethetimethebitehappened.

n Removealltightclothingorjewelry.

n Washthebiteareawithsoapandwaterifitdoesnotcausedelay.

n Gettoahospitalasquicklyaspossible,preferablybyambulance.

DoDo

for

n Intensepainspreadingoutfromthebite

n Ascratchorpuncture(s)fromfangs

n Progressiveswellingandbruisingwherebitten

n Sweating

n Weakness

n Nauseaandvomiting

n Muscletwitching

n Metallictasteinmouth

n Light-headednessorlossofconsciousness

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Coral snake

rounded headred and blaCk bands divided

by a narrow, yellow band

n Rattlesnake

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