Snakebites can occur anywhere. They are most common on the extremities. However, bites on the head and trunk are most dangerous. Not all bites involve the actual injection of venom from the snake.
Causes of Snakebite
The symptoms of snakebite occur when there is venom injected into someone from a poisonous snake. Common varieties of poisonous snakes include the rattlesnake, copperhead, water moccasin or coral snake.
Signs and Symptoms of Snakebite
Severe pain and swelling occurs around the bite. Later on, fever may develop. Local skin discoloration and bruising occur at the site of the snake bite. Bleeding and easy bruising may develop at sites distant from the snake bite. Numbness and tingling around the mouth and in the hands and feet may develop. Excessive sweating, shock, breathing difficulty, blurred vision, headache, seizures and coma may develop. Signs of a snakebite include multiple fang marks. Small cuts may be seen if the bit is from a coral snake. Symptoms may appear rapidly or may develop over several hours. It depends of the type of snake and the type of venom that is injected.
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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008
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