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Snakes and their venoms

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I live in a snake-infested area with occasional cases of snakebite among the populace. Kindly let me know if each snake venom has an antidote or there is a general anti-snake venom for all snakes.

Bidemi (by SMS)

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Anti-snake venoms are specific to different types of snakes.  While an antivenom for one kind of rattlesnake might work for other rattlesnakes or viper species with similar venoms, it might not work for cobras because cobra venom is so different. However, the best thing to do is to avoid being bitten by snakes. You can do this by wearing boots anytime you go to the bush or your farm.

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