The swelling and injury itself can be subtle following a bite from a nonvenomous snake.
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Snakebite, First Aid 

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The swelling and injury itself can be subtle following a bite from a nonvenomous snake.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
Treatment of poisonous snake bites requires thorough cleansing of the wound and observation to determine whether evenomation will develop over time. In most cases of poisonous snake bites, antivenom is given.

The doctor may give a tetanus shot if the wound is dirty, deep, or if the previous shot was more than 5 years ago. If infection occurs at the wound site, antibiotics may be given.


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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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