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What To Do When Bit By A Water Moccasin Snake

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Dr. Ronald Schubert MD

snake immediately released but did draw blood. I washed her arm well with soap and water and put Neosporin on the bite and covered with gauze. What else do I need to do? Should... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ronald Schubert ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Divakara MD

My daughter was bitten by a corn snake ...pet. We cleaned it well. But the snake latched on. We did .... Shots up to date ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divakara ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Albana Sejdini MD

bit by a small copperhead snake a week ago today. I had no extra swelling or any medical issues at the ...I have had 4 strokes in the past. I feel I maybe experiencing a TIA . I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Albana Sejdini ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Yogesh D MD

Hi, I was bit by what appeared to be a bed bug yesterday morning on the toe second to my big toe ... but want to kniw if there is anything I can do to ease the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Yogesh D ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Aarti Abraham MD

I am planning to try for pregnancy with IVF. I have moccasin type tinea pedis and have been recommended to bathe my feet daily with potassium permanganate by a GP a number of years... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aarti Abraham ( OBGYN)

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Dr. Pratap VGM MD

yes, i am in orange beach, al and my cat just got bit by a moccasin. we are going the Issac and have a lot of water. we saw the snake bite her but she ran into the woods and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pratap VGM ( Diabetologist)
Dr.  Praveen G MD

My husband was bitten by a water moccasin two years ago. He did receive the anti-venom while in the ... snake bite or most likely something else? He didn t injure it in any way.. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen G ( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Dr. K.r.w.m.manori Karunathilaka MD

          I was bitten in the foot yesterday by a water moccasin. I do not think it actually got my ... bite mark on my foot. I now have a red streak going from my foot about where... View answer

Answered by : Dr. K.r.w.m.manori Karunathilaka ( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma MD

It is 2 weeks after bitten by 1fang of a cottonmouth snake under water, 2nd fang did not penetrate boot. The discoloration is almost gone, still some swelling in the foot and a small lump... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Okuneye Taofik Ayoola MD

my friend was bitten 3 weeks ago by a copperhead snake, hospitalized, and doing ok now. what kind of things can we expect to see as she recovers from her foot and ankle as she tries... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Okuneye Taofik Ayoola ( General & Family Physician)