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The Mayo Clinic lists symptoms of the early stage occurring three to 30 days after an infected tick has bitten you.

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How rare are snake bites? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,000 to 8,000 people get a venomous snake bite in the U.S. each year.

How rare are snake bites? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,000 to 8,000 people get a venomous snake bite in the U.S. each year.