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2. Epidemiology of snakebites - Wikipedia

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   It is the longest venomous snake on the continent and is able to move at 11 kilometres per hour (6.8 mph), making it unusually dangerous. [23] Although black mambas cause only 0.5-1% of snakebites in South Africa, they produce the highest mortality rate and the species is responsible for many snake bite fatalities. The black mamba is the ...

3. List of fatal snake bites in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Virginia — Bull died from a rattlesnake bite in Shenandoah County. The timber rattlesnake is the only species of rattlesnake in this region. May 1906: Anonymous male: Unknown: Florida — A young man became seriously ill and died as a result of a snake bite while handling a snake during one of George Went Hensley's religious services in ...

4. What happens if a rattlesnake bites you? Here's everything ...

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   Here's what to do if a rattlesnake rattles at you, according to a recent story from the Arizona Republic. Stop and stay calm: If you hear the distinct rattle of a rattlesnake, stop immediately ...

5. Western diamondback rattlesnake - Wikipedia

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   [27] [28] However, because of its large venom glands and specialized fangs, the western diamondback rattlesnake can deliver a large amount of venom in a single bite. The average venom yield per bite is usually between 250 and 350 mg, with a maximum of 700–800 mg. [ 5 ] [ 29 ] Severe envenomation is rare but possible, and can be lethal.

6. List of dangerous snakes - Wikipedia

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   Average venom yield per bite is 37 mg and a maximum yield of 97 mg. [164] Bites from red-bellied black snake are rarely life-threatening due to the snake usually choosing to inject little venom toxin, but are still in need of immediate medical attention. Rate of envenomation is 40–60%, but the untreated mortality rate is less than 1%.

7. Know your WA snakes: How to avoid a venomous bite, and ... - AOL

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   All snake bites should be treated as venomous bites, according to John Hopkins Medicine. After a rattlesnake bite, a person may experience a multitude of side effects, according to CPR Seattle ...