Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham has already seen dozens of snake bite cases this summer. Dr. Laura Alverson says they ...

Avoid using a tourniquet, applying ice to the bite site or giving your dog antihistamines or anti-inflammatory painkillers, ...

As temperatures rise, local emergency departments are treating more people with snake bites — including from copperheads.

Copperheads also feature an hourglass-shaped pattern on their bodies — from the head down to the tail. When curled up, this ...

Rainy weather can also encourage snakes to venture out because prey such as frogs, toads and other amphibians tend to be more ...

Copperhead snake bites are rarely fatal to humans, ... They should not cause bruising. They should not cause redness,” Gerardo said. Venom, on the other hand, does cause those symptoms.

Snakes are common in nearly all outdoor environments and typically would much rather be left alone than defend themselves ...

Depending on where you are in Denver, there are probably around 20 to 30 snake bites a year in the metro area,” Colorado ...

Copperhead snake bites are rarely fatal to humans, ... They should not cause bruising. They should not cause redness,” Gerardo said. Venom, on the other hand, does cause those symptoms.

Copperhead snake bites are rarely fatal to humans, ... They should not cause bruising. They should not cause redness,” Gerardo said. Venom, on the other hand, does cause those symptoms.