Pit Vipers
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Photo: Copperhead |
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Description |
Rattlesnakes, cottonmouth (moccasins), & copperheads. Have a large triangular head, fangs, a pit b/w eyes & nose, and elliptical pupils. Identify it by the large triangular head. |
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Bite area |
Puncture wounds. 25% of bites are dry bites. If envenomated: pain, blisters, bruising, progressive swelling, oozing of blood. |
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Possible Symptoms |
Tremors, vomiting, tingling, metallic taste in the mouth, weakness. |
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Recommended Treatment Protocol |
Remove jewelry & tight clothing near bite. Keep limb below heart level. Cleanse. DON’T apply tourniquet or ice (these worsen damage). DON’T cut & suck out venom. Go to hospital. |
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