How to Avoid Snake Bites

Part of the Video Series How to Survive a Venomous Snake Bite

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Where snakes like to hide in the woods and what to do if you see one in this free first aid video.

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How to Avoid Snake Bites
Hi. I'm Ginger Black. I'm a professional snake handler with Expert Village. I'm here to talk about where you would find snakes in the woods, on nature trails, in parks, that sort of thing, pretty much any where you might be out walking, and how to avoid them. But, first, let me say that snakes are not evil, slimy creatures. They're not out to get you. They're not going to chase you. They pretty much want to be left alone. But, should you come across one, how to handle it, and pretty much how to avoid them. One of the first things you'd want to know is that they like hiding under debris like bushes, in the pine straw, the leaves. Those are great places for snakes to hide and hiding is exactly what they're doing. You may have one come across your path as you're walking down a nature trail like these behind me. If you do, the best thing to do is stop and let it go. Stay out of its way. If you are not a professional handler and you don't know for certain what sort of snake it is, leave it alone.

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Expert: Ginger Black works for a state facility where she handles venomous and non-venomous reptiles and amphibians on a weekly basis. She has received extensive training on handling procedures. Read More