Could Be Bitten by a Snake?

While all pit vipers have a triangular head, not all snakes with a triangular head are venomous. If you or someone you are with has been bitten by a snake, you will know immediately. It's possible, though, for the bite to happen quickly and for the snake to disappear.

Is it dangerous to be bitten by a snake?

Some people occasionally have a severe allergic reaction to being bitten by a snake. Their whole body can react to the bite within minutes, which can lead to anaphylactic shock (anaphylaxis). Anaphylactic shock is very serious and can be fatal.

Can a bite from a snake kill you?

Snake bites aren't terribly common in the U.S. — and they aren't usually fatal. But according to the World Health Organization, between 4.5 and 5.4 million snake bites occur each year and 1.8 to 2.7 million of those cause illnesses. It's estimated that at least 81,000 to 138,000 people die each year from snake bites.