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Snake bite poison


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Definition

This article describes the effects of a bite from a poisonous snake.


Poisonous Ingredient

The nature of the venom depends on the type of snake that inflicted the bite.


Where Found
  • rattlesnakes
  • cottonmouth snakes
  • copperheads
  • coral snakes


Review Date: 02/13/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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