Virginia
Snake season arrives in Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The climate is heating up, which implies it’s snake season right here in Virginia.
Timber rattlers and copperheads are the 2 toxic snakes to be looking out for within the commonwealth.
UVA Well being Blue Ridge Poison Heart Director Physician Chris Holstege says there are essential issues to recollect if you’re bitten by a snake – and it’s not what you see within the films.
“I can’t stress sufficient we don’t need folks to chop to suck the venom out. You don’t need folks to place tourniquets on. The one factor doubtlessly you possibly can do is for consolation is splint after which search medical consideration,” Dr. Holstege stated.
UVA handled 22 folks straight within the final yr for snake bites.
Dr. Holstege says the season normally lasts till October, when the climate cools down.
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