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Copperhead snakes are poisonous, Here is what to do...
1. Place a tourniquet between the bite and the heart. Loosen it every 15 minutes.
2. Get victim to doctor immediately for an antivenin shot.
3. If you are in an isolated area where no doctor is available, give the shot to yourself.
Keep the victim as still as possible.
Moving around spreads the poison through the body faster Have the victim lie down quietly.
Do NOT give stimulants (Coffee, whiskey, any alcoholic drink.) They also spread the poison faster.
Get medical help as quickly as you can.
If there is no phone to call for help, carry the victim to the nearest phone or doctor.
If you're bitten by a venomous snake
DO stay calm.
DO call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.
DO remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the bitten area/limb right
away (you'll want it off before the wound and surrounding tissue starts
swelling).
Do NOT cut the bite site, or create any kind of tourniquet around the wound.
Do NOT put ice on the bite.
Do NOT try to suck the venom from the wound.
Do NOT treat the site with rubbing alcohol or medication.
Do NOT wait for swelling, pain or other common symptoms to manifest
themselves before going to the emergency room.
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Does a copperhead rattle?
No a copperhead snake does not rattle.
What snake begins with the letter o?
Osage copperhead is a snake. It begins with O.
What happens when a black snake bites a copperhead?
If a black snake bites a copperhead, it would likely inject venom into the copperhead. This may cause harm or even death to the copperhead, depending on the amount of venom injected and the sensitivity of the copperhead to the venom. However, the outcome can vary depending on the specific circumstances.
What are the release dates for Snake Wranglers - 2002 Copperhead Cannibals?
Snake Wranglers - 2002 Copperhead Cannibals was released on: USA: 2004
Do you have a picture of a copperhead?
See the related links section to see a picture of a copperhead snake.
Is a Copperhead a fish?
No. It's a snake. Yes. It's a fish. A confusing answer, but the copperhead is most commonly seen as the snake, such as that which is pictured in the above image. However, there is also a species of bluegill with the name copperhead.
What country copperhead snake live in?
Arizona
How does the copperhead snake protect its food?
it kills it
What is a sentence with venomous in it?
A copperhead snake is venomous.
How are fangs of the copperhead different from the coral snake?
Yes, they are pit vipers, related to the cottonmouth and rattlesnakes.
Why is the copperhead snake called the copperhead snake?
The copperhead snake is named for the coppery coloration on its head, which stands out from the rest of its body. This serves as a warning signal to potential predators to stay away.
What is the most dangerous snake in the US?
The rattlesnake or copperhead, the rattlesnake is more venomous but the copperhead is more common.
