In the past few years, snakebite antivenom has been in the news, again. In states such as Texas and Florida, a shortage of coral snake antivenom has put medical providers in a disturbing position.

“But because we have the snakes, we can produce the venom, so we can produce the antivenom.” A potent neurotoxin, coral snake venom is about four times as lethal as terciopelo venom. In ...

This is a close mimic of the coral snake, but the real version has a singular venom. Flickr user Joe Townsend When he returned home to France after a stay in Costa Rica in 1983, Jean-Pierre Rosso ...

Consequently, Arizona hospitals don't carry Coral snake-specific antivenom. In the chance you do encounter one of these reptiles, Morris recommends you follow basic precautions and stay away.

In Brazil, a group of researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Butantan Institute have ...

The more educated you are, the less fear you have," said Jason Compton, CEO of the snake identification application SnakeSnap ...

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and ...

filmed herself showing the dead coral snake after she arrived at hospital in Jaragua do Sul, in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, so that medics would know which antivenom to give her.

It's used to tell the Coral snake apart from the harmless Scarlet Kingsnake or a ... Knowing the kind of animal can help doctors figure out the antivenom or other treatment you need. Stay calm and ...

She added antivenom for coral snakes can be rare and hard to find ... while trying to keep yourself calm and quiet.” To prevent snake bites at all, Wilson said the best thing to do is simply stay ...

Yes, most carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, cover copperhead snake bite care and antivenom. It is usually considered emergency care, and copays and deductibles apply, according to Blue ...