Snake bite poison

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Snake bite on the finger

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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