Chapter 17 Flashcards
1
Q
Why do most bites happen?
A
We provoked it
2
Q
How do you treat animal bites?
A
Wash with soap and water, irrigate with pressurized water, stop bleeding, DO NOT close wound
3
Q
No venom injected, only fang marks
A
Dry bite
4
Q
What are signs and symptoms of a snake bite?
A
severe burning pain, fang marks, swelling, discoloration and blood-filled blisters
5
Q
What type of snake family do we have in Michigan?
A
Pit viper family
6
Q
Why do we call them pit vipers?
A
Because of the pits they have in their forehead that they can sense their prey
