Are There Venomous Snakes in Maryland?

Yes, there are. There are two main kinds of venomous snakes that live in Maryland, the Eastern Copperhead and the Timber Rattlesnake. As someone who’s been providing Maryland with our humane animal removal services for years, we wanted to take some time today to talk about these two snakes and just exactly how venomous they are.

What is Snake Venom?

Snake venom is saliva mixed with zootoxins that immobilize and digest prey. The venom is kept in a duct within the snake and is injected via the snake’s fangs. Many venomous snakes will administer a “dry bite” as a warning, a dry bite is a bite without venom. While the venom is highly deadly, it also has medical uses. Snake venom has been used to fight cancer cells, dissolve blood clots, fight bronchial asthma, and treat Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.

What Should I Do if I See a Snake?

If you have a snake on your property, the most important thing you can do is steer clear. It can be extremely difficult to tell the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes, so your best bet is to just play it safe and get help from a humane animal removal specialist in Maryland.

Even if you think the snake is non-venomous, you’re still better off getting help from a professional humane animal removal specialist. Bites from non-venomous snakes hurt a lot and can become infected, so don’t try and be a hero, call a professional.

If you’ve suffered a snake bite, venomous or not, you need to seek immediate medical attention. Anti-venom will need to be administered quickly, and if left untreated, bites will become infected and could lead to death.

Work with a Professional Humane Animal Removal Specialist in Maryland

Here at Bay Area Wildlife, we’ve been providing our humane animal removal services for years, and we hope to do so for many more. From snakes, to raccoons, to birds, and others, we’ve dealt with all kinds of animals. If you have a snake or any other kind of problem animal, give us a call. Our team of professional Maryland animal removal experts is standing by ready to answer any question you may have.