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==Causes== | |||
Poisonous snake bites include bites by any of the following: | |||
* Cobra | |||
* Copperhead | |||
* Coral snake | |||
* Cottonmouth (water moccasin) | |||
* Rattlesnake | |||
* Various snakes found at zoos | |||
All snakes will bite when threatened or surprised, but most will usually avoid people if possible and only bite as a last resort. | |||
Snakes found in and near water are often mistaken as being poisonous. Most species of snake are harmless and many bites are not life-threatening, but unless you are absolutely sure that you know the species, treat it seriously. | |||
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Causes
Poisonous snake bites include bites by any of the following:
- Cobra
- Copperhead
- Coral snake
- Cottonmouth (water moccasin)
- Rattlesnake
- Various snakes found at zoos
All snakes will bite when threatened or surprised, but most will usually avoid people if possible and only bite as a last resort.
Snakes found in and near water are often mistaken as being poisonous. Most species of snake are harmless and many bites are not life-threatening, but unless you are absolutely sure that you know the species, treat it seriously.