Sentences with phrase «for venomous snake»

The only direct treatment for venomous snake bites is to administer antivenom, states Merck Manuals.

Not exact matches

In February 2013, Coots was given one year of probation for crossing into Tennessee with venomous snakes.

Although snakes are found in most of the world — Ireland, Iceland and New Zealand are some of the few snake - free countries — only four types found in Texas are venomous: the coral snake, copperhead, rattlesnake and cottonmouth (also called water moccasin), and the state is a slithering paradise for all of them.

It is not uncommon for a person bitten by a venomous snake to have medical bills of $ 50,000 or more because of hospitalization, which can run from one day to several weeks, treatments on damaged tissues, plus antivenin treatments that can run into the thousands of dollars, she adds.

Mayor, a classical folklorist, recounts in lively, sometimes darkly comic detail the diabolical stratagems devised by devious warriors for tactical ends: arrows dipped in toxins; jewel - encrusted urns booby - trapped with plague - laden garments; and a host of dirty tricks involving snakes, stinging beetles, and venomous frogs.

Mostly known for their stealthy, slithery sinews and the venomous bites of some species, snakes have largely gotten a bad rap over the centuries.

The car's name, Mangusta, is Italian for mongoose, a small animal known for its quickness, and its ability to fight and kill venomous snakes, particularly cobras.

The vaccine is only for protection against the Western Diamondback rattlesnake and does not protect against any other venomous snake.

A venomous snake bite can be fatal if not treated immediately, and even a bite from a nonvenomous snake can be dangerous for your pets.

Check the CDC.gov site for areas where venomous snakes reside and keep curious pets away.

A small bite mark may be from a bite or other injury; with this level of reaction I would be concerned with a possible snake or spider bite (would be dependent on your location); any suspected bite mark could have been swabbed for a venom test to see if it was from a venomous animal.

The snake is not venomous or dangerous and is within school guidelines for animals on campus, Wait said.

Humans welcomed cats for their pest - control value, for not only did the rodent population drop, snakes and other venomous crawlies declined as well.

Most other desert species of snake are difficult for one reason or another; they are fast, difficult to tame or venomous.

Milksnakes are famous for imitating the quite venomous and potentially lethal coral snake, but they are completely harmless and were actually a boon to those early farmers.

For instance, California bans the private sale, purchase and ownership of almost all front - fanged venomous snakes, with local albinos being the exception.

Treatment for a dog bitten by a venomous snake varies based on the type of snake and the location of the bite.

Worst travel moment: When the Amazon guide told us not to leave the tent for the next 12 hours because outside there were bushmasters, huge, fast venomous snakes attracted to light and heat.

Sounds great — except for the flies, wasps, venomous snakes, storms, and floods.

For example, rain, ice and snow, wild animals such as bears, and venomous snakes are just some of the dangers logger's face in their everyday working environment.