You may think all hope is lost, but don’t panic. Here’s what experts say to do in order to survive a copperhead bite until help comes.

Additionally , snake bite kits aren’t nearly as effective as professional help. All that said, rattlesnakes rarely bite humans out of aggression.

The advantages notwithstanding, RUHS Hospital administration discourages snake bite victims for bringing live snakes to hospital as it may harm others.

There were six dog attacks last year against letter carriers, she writes. Keep your dog inside, on a leash or behind a fence when the mail comes.

Hospitals throughout the central North Carolina said they’re seeing more patients with snake bites walking through their doors.