Are all snakes venomous?
Two families of venomous snakes are native to the United States. The vast majority are pit vipers, of the family Crotalinae, which include rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths (water moccasins). About 99 percent of the venomous bites in this country are from pit vipers. The other family of domestic venomous snakes is Elapidae, which includes two species of coral snakes found chiefly in the Southern states. Q: Are all snakebites fatal? A: No. While about 8,000 people a year receive venomous bites in the United States, only five to six victims die. Some experts say that it is because victims cannot always positively identify a venomous snake, they do not seek prompt medical attention or they may not believe the snake is venomous. Q: What are the early onset and long-term signs and symptoms of injury? A: Early onset symptoms of venomous snakebites include pain, puncture wounds from fangs, blurred vision, blood from the wound, dizziness, excessive sweating, fainting, loss of muscle c
