Due Ssssouth talks snakes: What to do if you get a snakebite in NC, and how to appreciate snakes from afar
As warm weather emerges in North Carolina, so do the snakes. A reptile expert tells us how to observe — and enjoy — snakes from afar. Then, an emergency medicine doctor tells us what to do if you’re bitten by a venomous snake: first, stay calm, and second, seek medical care.
Featuring:
Jeff Hall, reptile conservation biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles J. Gerardo, MD, MHS, Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine and Professor, Emergency Medicine & Global Health, Duke University
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