🐍 Today we're talking about VENOMOUS snake bites! What should you do? Tip 1: Remember to treat all snake bites as venomous! Tip 2: Try to stay relaxed—moving around increases your heart rate and can push venom faster through your body. Tip 3: Ensure you bandage the bite to restrict blood flow. Tip 4: Get to the closest hospital or call emergency services ASAP. Bonus tip: DO NOT REMOVE the bandage until anti-venom is ready. Remember, most snake bites occur due to fear, not aggression. Respect ou

According to the SC Department of Natural resources, there are 38 types of snakes in South Carolina, only six of which are venomous. Of those six, there are only two that are considered abundant to common - the cottonmouth and copperhead. Here are ways you can identify them: | The State Newspaper