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Which animal is responsible for the most bites?

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Dogs

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Where do most animal attack occurs?

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In rural(outside cities and towns) or wilderness locations.

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What part of the body usually gets bitten?

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Hands, Arms, Legs, and Face.

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In the south east USA, which animal is responsible for the most rabies?

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Raccoons

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What is rabies caused by? How is it transmitted?

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Caused by a virus found in warm-blooded animal. Transmitted by a bite or scratch. Non-bite exposure consists of contamination of wounds.

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What are some signs that an animal may have rabies?

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Made an unprovoked attack.
Acts strangely.
Is a high risk species.

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How should one take care of an animal bite?

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Bite that has broken the skin -
-Apply direct pressure over the wound.
-Wash w/soap and water
-Apply antibiotic ointment and a dressing
-Give pain medication
-Seek medical attention

Bite that has not broken the skin -
-Clean w/soap and water - holding under water for 5-10 minutes
-Dry the wound
-Apply antibiotic ointment
-Cover w/ sterile gauze or a clean cloth
-Give pain medication
-If condition worsens seek medical attention

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What should you not do to an animal?

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-Don’t capture the animal.
-Do not kill the animal

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Where do most human bites occur?

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Hand

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1st aid for a human bite

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-Control bleeding w/direct pressure
-Wash the wound for 5-10 minutes w/soap/water
-Apply ice pack
-Apply an antibacterial ointment and a sterile dressing
-Give pain medication
-Seek medical care if condition worsens

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How many people die from snake bites a year?

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100,000

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How many people get bitten in the U.S each year by a poisonous snake?

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7,000 - 8,000

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Name the four most venomous snakes in the U.S

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Rattle snakes, Coral snakes, Copperheads, and Water moccasins (all of these are called vipers)

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Describe the difference in the shape of the head between a viper and a non-poisonous snake

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Vipers have a triangular shaped head.

Non-poisonous snake has a rounded head.

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Describe the difference in the shape of the eyes between a viper and non-poisonous snake

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Vipers have elliptical/ vertical pupils.

Non-poisonous snakes have rounder pupils.

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Describe the difference in the shape of the bite between a viper and non-poisonous snake

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A viper bite will typically leave two distinct puncture mark from its large, hinged fangs, appearing as two large holes.

A non-poisonous snake bite will show a row of smaller more evenly spaced teeth marks resembling a “U” shape.

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Name two states that have copperhead snakes

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Alabama and Florida

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A state that has coral snakes

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Florida

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What is a rhyme to remember the color pattern for a coral snake?

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Red touches yellow, kills a fellow. Red touches black is a friend of jacks(called a king snake).

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Explain the difference of a illegitimate and a legitimate snake bite

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Illegitimate -
- A person recognized the encounter w/ a snake
- Did not attempt to move away.
-Most often occurs on the upper extremities
- Most often occurs when the person tries to kill, capture, or play w/ the snake.

Legitimate -
- Bitten before the encounter w/ a snake was seen.
- Bitten while trying to move away.
- Most often involves the lower extremities.
- Are accidental.

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List 3 signs and symptoms of a viper snake bite

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  • Severe burning pain
    -Two small puncture wounds
    -Swelling
    -Discoloration
    -Blood filled blisters
    -Nausea
    -Vomiting
    -Sweating
    -Weakness
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List 3 signs and symptoms of a coral snake bite

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Several hours may pass before the set of -
-Minimal pain
-Sagging or drooping under the eyelids
-Weakness
-Prickling feeling
-Tingling of skin
-Double vision
-Difficulty swallowing
-Sweating
-Abnormal flow of saliva

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List 2 things you do and you don’t do for a coral snake bite

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Do - Call 9-1-1, Stabilize the bitten arm or leg and Keep it below heart level(slows the spread of venom and minimizes impact on the body)

Do Not - Cut the skin or Use suction(as in sucking the poison out).

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How do you take care of a non-venomous snake bite?

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-Gently clean w/ soap/water
- Apply antibiotic ointment
- Bandage the bite
-Monitor the bite and keep the bite still
-Apply a compress
-Consult w/ a physician if bite worsens

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What's the names of the two poisonous lizards in America?
-Gila monster -Mexican bearded lizard
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What percentage of people have life-threatening problems w/insect stings
.4 to .8% of children 3% of adults have life-threatening allergic reactions to Hymenoptera venom
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What is it called when someone has a severe reaction to insect stings and goes into shock?
Anaphylactic shock
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About how many bee stings does it take to kill a human NOT allergic to bees
500 stings
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What area is the worst to be stung?
Mouth or eye
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Explain some signs of stings that are usual, worrisome, and life-threatening?
Usual - Instant pain, redness, and itching. Worrisome - Hives, swollen lips or tongue, tickle in throat, and wheezing Life - threatening - Blue/gray color skin, seizures, unresponsiveness, and inability to breathe.
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What is the 1st aid for an insect sting?
-Remove stinger and venom sac -scrape it out with a straight-edged object, like a credit card or the back of a knife, as quickly as possible -Wash w/ soap/water -Apply an ice pack -Give pain medication -Apply hydrocortisone cream and give antihistamine
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What is antihistamine?
Antihistamines are medications that treat allergy symptoms by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance produced by the body when it detects something harmful
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Signs of a Black Widow bite
-Sharp brick sensation followed by dull, numbing pain -Two small fang marks -Severe abdominal pain -Headache -Chills -Fever -Heavy sweating -Nausea -Vomiting
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1st aid for a Black Widow bite
-Clean w/ soap/water -Apply an ice pack -Apply antibiotic ointment and a sterile dressing. -Give pain medication -Keep the area still(DO NOT put lower extremities above heart level) -Seek medical care as soon as possible calling 9-1-1 than poison control (1-800-222-1222) for further guidance
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Are black widows poisonous?
YES
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What is Anaphylaxis?
a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen Anaphylaxis occurs when the immune system releases chemicals that cause the body to go into shock
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Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
-Difficulty breathing -Swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, or eyes -Itchy skin or a raised, red rash -Lightheadedness or fainting -Wheezing -Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting -Rapid heart beat -Confusion -Bluish skin (cyanosis)
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What are some signs of a brown recluse bite
-Mild to severe pain that occurs within 2-8 hours -Blister that develops within 48 to 72 hours --Becomes red and bursts -Takes on a bulls eye appearance -Nausea -Vomiting -Headache -Fever
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1st aid of a brown recluse bite
-Clean w/ soap/water -Apply an ice pack -Give pain medication -Keep the area still(DO NOT put lower extremities above heart level) -Seek medical care as soon as possible calling 9-1-1 than poison control (1-800-222-1222) for further guidance
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Describe what the different spiders look like (Black Widow, Brown recluse, and a Tarantula)
Black Widow - Typically black or brown w/ a red hourglass marking on their abdomen. Leg span 1-2 inches. Prefer to be outside. Build tangles webs and in the middle hang upside down. Brown Recluse - Tan to dark brown. Darker, violin shape marking on the back that develops as the spider matures. Leg span about 1 inch. Creates low tangled webs and hides in holes or other objects. Tarantula - Usually black or brown and very hairy. Has 8 eyes - 2 in the middle and 3 on each side of the face.
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1st aid for a Tarantula bite
-Clean w/ soap/water -Apply an ice pack -Apply antibiotic ointment and a sterile dressing -Give pain medication -Keep the area still(DO NOT put lower extremities above heart level) -Seek medical care as soon as possible calling 9-1-1 than poison control (1-800-222-1222) for further guidance For hairs in the skin - -Remove w/ sticky tape -Wash w/ soap/water -Apply hydrocortisone cream
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What is the purpose of hydrocortisone?
Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine. It works by calming down your body's immune response to reduce pain, itching and swelling (inflammation).
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What is a scorpion? What does a scorpion sting do?
-A Scorpion is an animal w/ a venomous stinger at the end of its tail. -It uses to inject venom into its prey or enemies. Stings can be painful but usually not life-threatening and can be treated at home.
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Signs of a Scorpion sting
-Immediate pain and burning -Later - numbness or tingling -Severely affected people will experience - pain along stung arm or leg, uncontrolled jerking movements, fast heart rate, salivation, and breathing distress.
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1st aid for a scorpion sting
-Monitor breathing -Clean w/ soap/water -Apply an ice pack -Give pain medication -Apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion and on top apply sterile dressing -Seek medical care for severe reactions
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How long is the poisonous U.S centipede?
8 Inches
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Diseases Mosquitos transfer - (Developing countries and the U.S)
Developing countries - Malaria, yellow fever, and dengue fever. U.S - West Nile, Zika, and Equine Encephalitis viruses.
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What is a tick? Signs of a tick bite
A tick is a spider-like parasite that feeds on human and animal blood. Signs - -No initial pain -Red area around tick -Rash -Fever -Chills -Varies from small bump to extensive swelling and ulcer
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What is a parasite?
an organism that lives on or in another organism, called the host, and benefits from it at the host's expense.
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What is a ulcer?
a crater-like sore that forms when the top layers of skin or tissue are removed
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1st aid for a Tick bite -
-Use sterile tweezers or a specialized tool -Grasp tick as close to skin as possible -Pull upward and Away from skin -Place tick in bag and after 1st aid bring to a physician. After completely removed ticks - -Wash w/ soap/water -Apply an ice pack -Apply calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream -Give pain medication -If a rash, fever, or flu like symptoms occur seek medical care. If a ticks mouth remains in skin - -Leave the parts in place -Treat w/ warm soaks and antibiotic ointment -If infection develops seek medical care
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Where do most Shark attacks occur(from shore)? What part of the body?
-Most attacks occur within 100 feet of shore. Most attacks occur with warm waters, abundant marine life, and high human activity. -Most frequently bitten body part is the LEG.
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1st aid for a Jellyfish sting
-Wash tentacles off w/ ocean water -For Hawaiian box Jellyfish and Portuguese man-of-wars, soak in vinegar for 30 seconds. (the cnidocytes react differently than the nematocysts in a normal Jellyfish) -Remove clinging tentacles quickly -For Jellyfish stings in North America and Hawaii - soak in non-scalding hot water for 20 minutes. Apply Xylocaine on the affected skin.
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What is Xylocaine?
This medication is used to prevent and relieve pain during certain medical procedures.

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