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Although venomous, eastern copperheads are generally not aggressive and bites are rarely fatal. [38] Copperhead venom has an estimated lethal dose around 100 mg, and tests on mice show its potency is among the lowest of all pit vipers, and slightly weaker than that of its close relative, the cottonmouth. [39]
Copperhead snake bites are the most common venomous bite in our area. In fact, North Carolina leads the nation as the state with the most snake bites. ... • Last year, a Raleigh woman received a ...
The N&O spoke with Dr. Michael C. Beuhler, medical director of North Carolina Poison Control, so we can learn the basics on managing venomous snake bites without the ability to call for medical help.
The fangs work like hypodermic needles, injecting the venom in a single, quick striking motion. 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.
The N&O talked to three doctors and three people recently bitten by copperheads to get a better understanding of snake bite treatment.
It has been estimated that 7,000–8,000 people per year receive venomous snake bites in the United States, and about five of those people die. [5] Though most fatal bites are attributed to rattlesnakes, the copperhead accounts for more snakebite incidents than any other venomous North American species. Rattlesnake bites, by comparison, are ...
Missouri is home to six venomous snakes, and the Eastern Copperhead is the most common. Here’s what to do in the rare event of a bite.
While it makes for a painful bite, copperhead venom generally poses minimal risk to bite victims. In fact, NC poison control says that about half of all bites result only in pain and mild swelling.