Experts warn Virginia's venomous snakes are out and about
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Experts warn Virginia's venomous snakes are out and about
Warmer weather means more outdoor activity for humans -- and for snakes. The result – people are getting bitten. The Blue Ridge Poison Center recorded 24 cases of snake bite between mid-May and early June..
Warmer weather means more outdoor activity for humans -- and for snakes. The result – people are getting bitten. The Blue Ridge Poison Center recorded 24 cases of snake bite between mid-May and early June.
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Navigating snake season in Central Virginia: A brief guide for World Snake Day
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Police in Roanoke stopped traffic so a venomous snake could cross the road unharmed
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Venomous Snake Bites Have Increased, New Study Confirms
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Tips to avoid snake encounters in the summer
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How to Avoid Snakebites, and What to Do if You're Bitten
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Animal experts warn snake bite incidents on the rise
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Shift in Snake Season Puts Locals on High Alert
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Myths vs. Facts: Snakebites in Virginia & What to Do If You Get Bitten
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Richmond's water snakes are harmless, not venomous
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Experts warn of hammerhead worms invading Arkansas
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Hiss! Here are the four venomous snakes of Tennessee
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How to identify different types of snakes
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Venomous Snake Bites Have Increased, New Study Confirms