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Venomous Snakebite
                         PREVENTION AND PRECAUTIONS     SNAKEBITE

        Whether you are working in the yard, hiking, hunting
        or fishing — a few simple things can help prevent you
        from being bitten by a venomous snake.
          Be alert. Snakes are naturally camouflaged and
          blend into their surroundings.

          Watch where you place your hands and feet.
          Wear heavy leather work gloves and leather boots
          or snake/brush chaps, depending upon your activity.
          Leave snakes alone and they will leave you alone.
          Snakes are just as afraid of humans as humans may
          be of snakes. If given a chance, they will move away
          from human activity.
          Snakes are not naturally aggressive and will
          not “attack” unsuspecting humans. They will defend
          themselves by biting only if they are cornered or feel
          threatened.













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