During this record heat, residents and pet owners should be snake-aware and look out for their animals, says Austin Pets Alive!
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Pet owners are advised to not take any chances and immediately take their pet to an emergency vet while keeping them calm. If your pet is bitten, Texas A&M recommends just taking a photo of the snake from a safe distance instead of trying to capture it if it's live or bringing the dead or decapitated body to the vet. Pet parents should also take note if the snake is a pit viper or coral snake if they can.
Texas A&M also says to avoid using ice packs, hot packs and tourniquets on your pet because it could cause tissue damage by isolating venom in one area.that I have read and agree
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