Venomous Snakes and Snakebites

Author/s: 
Kevin Lieu, MD, Kathy T. LeSaint, MD, Zhanna Livshits, MD
Date Added: 
September 2, 2025
Journal/Publication: 
JAMA
Publication Date: 
August 28, 2025
Type: 
Patient Education Materials
Format: 
Article
DOI (1): 
10.1001/jama.2025.13080
PMID (1): 
40875216

RPR Commentary

Information for patients about venomous snake bites. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

This JAMA Patient Page describes the venomous snakes found in the US as well as snakebite symptoms, treatment, and prevention.