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Most snake bites in pets are to the face, neck, and limbs, since they are sniffing around objects where snakes tend to hide. To avoid these chance encounters, keep these tips in mind.
Ohio — The bite occurred in Franklin Township at Snake Hollow, near the present-day Scioto Trails State Forest, southeast of Chillicothe, in Ross County. An article in the Chillicothe Gazette explained that it could not be confirmed whether the bite Lancaster suffered was from a copperhead or rattlesnake.
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A dog in West Virginia is thriving after a suspected snake bite which left him with an extremely swollen head.. The story of the dog's plight recently went viral following a Reddit mention, but ...
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Copperhead venom is not considered to be life-threatening to an otherwise healthy adult, but it can cause localized swelling, necrosis, and severe pain. Any bite from a venomous snake should be considered serious and medical treatment sought. There is no antivenin specifically manufactured for copperheads.
We talked to the medical director of North Carolina Poison Control for his advice. Screenshot this story so you have it on your phone in an emergency.