Please review the following materials for proper snakebite management concerning North American pit vipers for humans. Pit vipers in the United States include all rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins). You do not need to identify the species of snake in order to treat in the USA as both CroFab and Anavip are both FDA approved for all North American pit viper envenomations.

Please review the following materials for proper snakebite management concerning North American pit vipers for humans. Pit vipers in the United States include all rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins). You do not need to identify the species of snake in order to treat in the USA as both CroFab and Anavip are both FDA approved for all North American pit viper envenomations.

Please review the following materials for proper snakebite management concerning North American pit vipers for dogs & cats. Pit vipers in the United States include all rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins). You do not need to identify the species of snake in order to treat in the USA as both VenomVet and Rattler antivenom brands are approved for all North American pit viper envenomations.

Please review the following materials for proper snakebite management concerning North American pit vipers for dogs & cats. Pit vipers in the United States include all rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins). You do not need to identify the species of snake in order to treat in the USA as both VenomVet and Rattler antivenom brands are approved for all North American pit viper envenomations.

Please review the following materials for proper snakebite management concerning North American pit vipers for dogs & cats. Pit vipers in the United States include all rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins). You do not need to identify the species of snake in order to treat in the USA as both VenomVet and Rattler antivenom brands are approved for all North American pit viper envenomations.

Benadryl does nothing to help a snakebite. Histamine is not a major component of our North American pit viper so an anti-histamine such as Benadryl, will not help.

Antivenom is the only effective treatment to neutralize venom effects.

Snakebite extraction kits do not work and may cause harm.

NSS supports snake avoidance training for dogs taught by reputable instructors. Not only does learning to detect and avoid snakes decrease your pup’s chances of being bitten, but if your dog alerts to a snake while you are out together, it could potentially keep you from harm. Although avoidance training isn’t 100% foolproof, it is a good option for many dog owners living in areas with venomous snakes.

Benadryl does nothing to help a snakebite. Histamine is not a major component of our North American pit viper so an anti-histamine such as Benadryl, will not help.

Snakebite is a niche area of medicine in human and veterinary medicine. Proper snakebite management is not a topic many will learn about, especially if they reside in an area with little to no venomous snake population. This lesson will explain some of the issues vets and pet owners face pertaining to venomous snakebite.

NSS does not recommend the vaccine. It has not been demonstrated to help, and may cause harm.