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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When to Seek Medical Care
Any time a person has been bitten by a confirmed or suspected poisonous snake, seek emergency medical assistance immediately.

Following a snakebite, poisonous or nonpoisonous, watch for signs of infection. If suspected infection develops days later (ie, the affected area is very red or warm to the touch, painful, oozing pus, or blood-filled), seek medical attention.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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