12-25-2008, 10:57
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snakebite
Will nonvenomous snakes, local to NC, leave puncture wounds?
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12-25-2008, 11:04
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Was it carrying a knife?
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12-25-2008, 11:15
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LOL
Most all snakes have fangs that will leave a nasty bite mark......
http://www.bio.davidson.edu/projects...es/snakes.html
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12-25-2008, 11:19
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Was it carrying a knife?
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I doubt the snake was, but my son may have been. The point is, he has two perfect puncture wounds on his arm from a snakebite. Will a nonvenomous snake leave those marks?
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12-25-2008, 11:23
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I doubt the snake was, but my son may have been. The point is, he has two perfect puncture wounds on his arm from a snakebite. Will a nonvenomous snake leave those marks?
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I don't think a nonvenomous snake would leave just two fang marks.
Also something to remember, some venomous snakes do possess the ability "not" to inject venom.
This is not the time of year for snakebites in NC..... not unless it was at someone elses house.
There is a picture here (below) of what I mean:
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publi.../NR_WD_007.pdf
getting bit by a nonvenomous snake would leave a row of teeth marks, not fang marks.
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12-25-2008, 12:49
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I doubt the snake was, but my son may have been. The point is, he has two perfect puncture wounds on his arm from a snakebite. Will a nonvenomous snake leave those marks?
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Sorry brother, I guess I couldn't resist that. We'll blame it on the eggnog.
I can think of many things that can leave perfect puncture marks on your sons arm. Puppies are the first to come to mind. If the area around the punctures have not began to swell, redden, and become inflamed you maybe in the clear.
If your boy is younger, you may want to have a nurse check it out either way.
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12-25-2008, 13:50
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How far apart are the wounds? I ask as it may not have been a snake. If it is a snake, treat as if it were poisonous. Do not pass go, do not ask anymore questions, go directly to the ER. Chances are very strong that the bite was a defensive "dry bite" (as alluded to by TS), at this time of year, but you can not be sure.
Most snakes are very inactive at this time of year, but the crazy temps may have awoken one for a bit.
I hope all turns out well for this Christmas day. 
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12-25-2008, 14:29
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You have been given solid advice from TS and LR1947; I would follow it to the letter.
Hope all works out well.
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