Cleaning around the house and other structures to remove trash, which is shelter for small prey animals, also helps keep snakes away. Be careful when moving debris and other items that snakes might use for cover, Frank said.
Use tools like a shovel or the tip of a boot. Frank said homeowners should also take precautions to reduce the chance of their pet encountering a snake, such as having them on a leash during walks. Common non-venomous species found throughout Texas include garter snakes, which people also refer to as garden snakes; rat snakes, also known as chicken snakes; and bull snakes. Common venomous snakes include western diamond-backed rattlesnakes, copperheads and the cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin.
The range of species and likelihood of an encounter differ from region to region and specific locations. First, try to identify the snake species, Frank said. This is especially important for coral snakes because the treatments differ significantly from those to treat copperhead, cottonmouth or rattlesnake bites. If someone else tries to get the snake, you run the risk that the doctor may be dealing with two snake bite victims.
Frank said the victim should remove clothing like socks if bitten on the foot and items like rings on fingers if bitten on the hand because of swelling.
Tourniquets and suction devices or using other mythologized methods to remove snake venom could do more harm than good, she said. Hospitals have anti-venom on hand to deal with bites. Bite cases typically begin rising in March, Rutter said. Bites to dogs typically occur on or around the head, while cats are typically bitten in the front paws.
Identifying the snake will help veterinarians with treatments, but agitated snakes can be very dangerous, and owners should not attempt to handle or kill them. Even dead snakes can bite and should be left alone. If possible, a photograph of the snake is sufficient, but not required for emergency veterinary care. Signs of a snake bite can include localized pain, bruising and swelling, or one or two small wounds trickling blood, she said.
Western diamondback. Brown, diamond-shaped markings along the middle of the back and alternating black and white rings on the tail. Most common and widespread venomous snake in Texas. Found in all but the easternmost part of the state. Timber rattlesnake. Brown or tan with wide, dark crossbands and entirely black tail.
Found in the eastern third of the state in wooded areas in wet bottomlands. Mottled Rock rattlesnake. Light cream or pink background with widely spaced, dark crossbands and mottled areas between the crossbands. Found in the mountainous areas of West Texas. Banded Rock rattlesnake. Similar to the mottled rock rattlesnake, but darker greenish-gray in color. Found only in the extreme western tip of Texas. Many states do not have venomous snakes, but it is good to know what they are in case you ever visit states where they live.
The following 3 snakes are called vipers. That means they have a large, arrowhead shaped head and large teeth we call fangs that can put poison in you when they bite. The Texas Poison Center Network is made up of six regional Poison Centers and each one has a full-time education program dedicated to reducing the incidence of unintentional poisonings and to increase awareness of the Poison Center's services.
The Network provides a hour, days a year, emergency telephone number resource for all Texas citizens. If you need assistance, simply dial for access to a hour toxicology referral service staffed by specially trained physicians, pharmacists, and nurses. Recalls Medication Disposal. Snakes There are only four types of venomous snakes located in the United States.
They have many different types of design on their back, but the common thing is the rattle on the end of their tail. They shake their tail and make a rattling sound to warn you not to come too close.
Turn around and go the other way and find an adult.
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