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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

A snakebite, or snake bite, is a bite inflicted by a snake. Snakes often bite their prey when feeding, but occasionally, they bite humans. People can avoid and treat snakebites by knowing their etiology, along with prevention tips, and first-aid and hospital treatment.

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