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  Snake Bite First Aid: What to Do If You’re Bitten

  June 22, 2022

  Snakes pose a threat to those venturing outdoors when the weather heats up. Learn what to do if you're bitten by a snake.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: poisonous snakes, snake bite, snake bite first aid, snake bite tips, snake bites

  

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  How to Care for a Venomous Snake Bite Wound

  June 23, 2022

  Did you know there are four types of venomous snakes in Western PA? Learn how to identify them, avoid snake bites, and treat the wound.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: copperhead, cottonmouth, poison, rattlesnake, snakebite, snakes, venom

  

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