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      Take the Snakebite Quiz

      They fascinate. They repel. Some pose a danger. Most are harmless. And whether they are seen as scary creatures or colorful curiosities, snakes play important environmental roles in the fragile ecosystems of the nation's wildlife areas.

      1. The most common venomous snakes in the U.S. are native to all states except:
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      The most common venomous snakes in the U.S. are pit vipers. Pit vipers have triangular heads, elliptic (slit-shaped) pupils and fangs that are folded against the upper jaw while the snake is resting. The fangs rotate down and forward when the snake bites. The snake's name comes from the depression, or pit, midway between the eye and nostril on either side of the head. This pit is a special organ that senses temperature, helping the snake locate its prey. There are three main groups in this family: rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins (also called cottonmouths). Maine, Alaska, and Hawaii are the only states that do have at least one native species of venomous snake.
      2. When a venomous snake bites, what might the bite look like?
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      There may be small marks or wounds, redness, and swelling in the area of the bite. The area may also be painful. A person who has been bitten may also have numbness, tingling, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, and trouble breathing.
      3. When are venomous snakes safe to handle?
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      All venomous snakes are able to inject poison from birth and should be treated as dangerous. The venom of a small or immature snake may be even more concentrated than that of larger ones. A dead snake can bite for up to an hour after death from reflex.
      4. If a snake bites you, or someone you are with, what things are important to observe and remember?
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      If you know what the snake looked like, it may help determine whether it was venomous. How many times the snake bit and how the bites felt also can help identify the snake. That information also can indicate the amount of venom that may have been injected. It is also important to remember such symptoms as numbness, nausea, or tingling around the mouth. You may also have a metallic taste in the mouth, muscle cramps, trouble breathing, and dizziness. None or all of these symptoms may occur. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Call 911 or your local emergency medical services.
      5. If someone is bitten by a snake and you can't get help right away, what first aid can you give?
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      All of these things can help someone who is bitten.
      6. What else can you do if you are with someone who is bitten by a snake?
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      Many old-fashioned remedies for snakebite exist. Be careful, because some of them may cause harm.
      7. Which of these areas are places where snakes are often found?
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      If you are in a rocky area or near a wood pile, protect yourself by wearing boots, long pants, and thick gloves.
      8. First aid for snakebite should include which of the following?
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      Try to remember what the snake looked like if you saw it. Also note the symptoms that happened after the bite to report to medical staff.
      9. What can you do to lower your risk for being bitten by a snake?
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      The best advice when you see a snake is to leave it alone. Don't pick it up, try to get a closer look at it, or kill it. When hiking, stay on trails or paths. Be careful where you place your feet and hands, particularly around rocks and wood debris.
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