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2. Snake scale - Wikipedia

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   Snakes are entirely covered with scales or scutes of various shapes and sizes, known as snakeskin as a whole. A scale protects the body of the snake, aids it in locomotion, allows moisture to be retained within, alters the surface characteristics such as roughness to aid in camouflage, and in some cases even aids in prey capture (such as ...

3. Reptile scale - Wikipedia

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   Before a moult, the snake stops eating and often hides or moves to a safe place. Just prior to shedding, the skin becomes dull and dry looking and the snake's eyes turn cloudy or blue-coloured. The old layer of skin splits near the mouth and the snake wriggles out, aided by rubbing against rough surfaces.

4. Know your WA snakes: How to avoid a venomous bite, and what ...

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   Be aware of snakes on trails, roads and concrete surfaces that keep them warm. If a snake gets into a building, stay calm and try to use a broom or other long pole to herd it outside. To avoid ...

5. Snakeskin - Wikipedia

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   Snakeskin may either refer to the skin of a live snake, the shed skin of a snake after molting, or to a type of leather that is made from the hide of a dead snake. Snakeskin and scales can have varying patterns and color formations, providing protection via camouflage from predators. [1]

6. North Carolina snakes: Tips to avoid venomous encounters ...

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   “Identifying snakes can be tricky, and mistaking a non-venomous snake for a venomous one is common.” ...

7. As Georgia heats up, snakes crop up. See which ones are ... - AOL

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   If you are bitten by a snake, here’s what you should do: Stay calm and call 911 or the Georgia Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. Try to identify the snake by looking at its colors, pattern and ...

8. Dry bite - Wikipedia

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   In practice, it is not necessarily simple to tell a dry bite from a dangerously venomous bite. In the case of a potential dry bite from a snake, the wound should still be cleaned, a tetanus prophylaxis delivered, and the victim monitored for up to 12 hours in case the bite was venomous and antivenom and/or ancillary treatments are required.

9. Where do copperhead snakes go when the weather turns ... - AOL

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   What to do if you’re bitten by a copperhead (or other snake) If you’ve been bitten by a copperhead or other venomous snake, follow NC Poison Control’s advice:. Sit down and stay calm.