Western Hognose Snake Bite
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The Western Hognose snake, also known as the Heterodon Nasicus, is a small-sized venomous snake in different parts of North America.
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This snake gets its name from its unique upturned snout, which gives it a distinctive appearance.
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Despite being venomous, Western Hognose snakes pose no serious threat to humans, and fatalities from their bites are rare.
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Western hognose snakes are primarily diurnal and feed on small prey, including mice, voles, lizards, frogs, and insects.
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They use their upturned nose to dig through the soil for prey.
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They swiftly strike and immobilize prey using venom.
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Unlike snakes, they don’t coil around their victim but swallow it whole with their wide-open jaws.
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The symptoms of a Western hognose snake bite may vary from mild to severe and can occur within minutes to hours.
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Common symptoms include pain, swelling, redness at the bite site, numbness or tingling in the affected area, nausea, vomiting, and headache.
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More severe symptoms that may occur in rare cases include respiratory distress, muscle weakness, and anaphylaxis.
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Call for help:
Immediately call for emergency medical assistance or dial 911.
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