Venomous Snakes and Snakebites
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
      Abstract
This JAMA Patient Page describes the venomous snakes found in the US as well as snakebite symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
          
RPR Commentary
Information for patients about venomous snake bites. James W. Mold, MD, MPH