Pit Viper Envenomation
Pit Viper Envenomation
Snakes come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Their skin may blend in with the place where they live. Some snakes inject poison into your body when they bite, which can cause great harm. It may cause a long-lasting injury. Other snakes do not have poison in their bite, but you may not know which snake does, so seek medical help right away.
Name
Snake Bite
About this topic
Snakes come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Their skin may blend in with the place where they live. Some snakes inject poison into your body when they bite, which can cause great harm. It may cause a long-lasting injury. Other snakes do not have poison in their bite, but you may not know which snake does, so seek medical help right away.
What drugs may be needed?
Stop the effects of the poison,Help with pain and swelling,Fight or prevent an infection
Body systems
Dermatologic,Emergency Medicine
What are other common names?
Bitten by Snake,Snake Bites,Snake Envenomation,Snakebite,Venomous Snake Bite
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