First Aid & Emergencies
Snake and Lizard Bites - Home Treatment
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For more information on cuts, scrapes, or puncture wounds, see the topics Cuts, Scrapes, or Puncture Wounds.
Symptoms to watch for during home treatment
Call your doctor if any of the following occur during home treatment:
- Symptoms of a pit viper snakebite develop.
- Symptoms of a coral snake bite develop.
- Symptoms of a skin infection develop.
- Symptoms become more severe or more frequent.
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Last Updated:
June 18, 2010
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