Snakes are long, slender, legless reptiles of the classifications of serpentines. They are legendary and powerful snakes, with a range of names depending on their size, color, and habits. Small, green, blind snakes have been known to grow up to thirty feet in length. The Nile crocodile, the eastern fox snake, the timber snake, and the red-tailed snake are common and large snakes.
Like many other venoms, snakebites are caused by the neurotoxic venom of a species of snake. The word “nest” comes from the fact that these animals’ nests are often found in or under marshlands, where there is a ready supply of prey.
These snakes also breed in areas with poor water quality, making it possible for them to prey upon birds and mammals. Among the most common venomous snakebites are the coral snake, cellar snake, cobra snake, red-tailed snake, monitor snake, and the Nine-Lash snake. Also, these animals bite people, although the proportion of bites per population is small.
The coral snake has nine pairs of fangs, compared to the nine original fangs (or rather, teeth) that it possesses. This allows the snake to inject venom, up to two hundred and forty volts of venom, with a two-inch diameter needle. The coral snake is the most common venomous snake and accounts for more snakebites than any other species in Australia.
Cobra snake venom is injected through the skin, which is essentially constricted like a tire tube. The cobra’s venom is generally spread over a large area before entering the body, although the majority will be deposited outside the neck area. A victim may feel tingling sensations or a warm electrical shock, and the person may lose some sensation in the affected area after the venom is injected. Some people may lose consciousness for a short time after being bitten, while others may not feel any pain at all.
Red-tailed snakes have a very sharp, backward-pointing head, with highly developed venomous snakes in reserve. The victim can suffer from either a local or generalized anesthetic after being bit. Generalized anesthetics are available, but local anesthetics are preferred, as they do not cause local numbness.
A person suffering from a red-tailed snake bite may also be at risk for severe allergic reactions to various foods, drugs, and environmental elements such as dust or pollen. Although these are by far the most venomous snakebites, cobras are not the only ones to carry these toxins.
Many other Australian snakes, including the kraits, aborigines, and wallabies, are also extremely venomous, although they tend to be less likely to bite than the coral snake or the kraits.
It’s important to ensure that if you are bitten by any of these snakes that medical attention is given immediately. The doctor will need to perform an initial evaluation to determine how much venom is contained within the body, and will then be able to give a proper dosage of first aid.
The type and amount of venom will depend on where the snake was bitten. However, all snakes will usually contain a small number of venomous cells, which are responsible for the pain and discomfort experienced during the attack. However, this is usually not enough to cause death, and proper care will always be required if you are bitten.
