FACTS

1. The venom of rattlesnakes and other pit vipers damages tissue around the bite. Venom may cause changes in blood cells, prevent blood from clotting, and damage blood vessels, causing them to leak. These changes can lead to internal bleeding and to heart, respiratory, and kidney failure.
2. The venom of coral snakes affects nervous system activity but causes little damage to tissue around the bite. Most bites occur on the hand or foot.
3. Symptoms of Snakebites vary depending on the following:

• The size and species of snake
• The amount and toxicity of the venom injected (related to the size and […]

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