Horned Viper Snake Bite

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Habitat, Characteristics & Symptoms For The Boomslang Bite

Habitat

Northern Africa as well as throughout the Arabian Peninsula

Appearance

Distinctive horns above their eyes. They use these horns to intimidate potential predators or prey

Bite

A bite from a horned viper is not usually fatal. But still, their venom can be potentially dangerous

Common symptoms associated with a horned viper snake bite:

1.

Intense pain around the site of the wound

2.

Accompanied by swelling, vomiting, dizziness, nausea, and even temporary paralysis in some cases

3. Difficulty breathing

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4.

If antivenom is not administered quickly enough, victims may suffer from organ failure or death

5.

You’ll likely experience swelling around the bite as well as redness, which can last for several days

6.

The pain associated with a horned viper snake bite will be more intense than other types of bites

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