Poison Control
Contact a poison specialist in the United States for free, confidential guidance. Phone assistance is available 24 hours a day.
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Snakebite & Conservation Resources
These snakebite and conservation resources can help you find emergency information, learn about snakes, identify local species, and support responsible coexistence. Free Snake Relocation does not provide medical advice or emergency services.
Possible venomous snakebite? Get medical help now
If someone may have been bitten by a venomous snake, call 911 or your local emergency service immediately. In the United States, also call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.
While help is coming
- Move away from the snake.
- Keep the person calm and as still as possible.
- Remove rings, watches, and tight clothing near the bite.
- Let emergency professionals arrange transportation when possible.
- Take a photo only from a safe distance if it can be done without delaying medical care.
Do not
- Do not cut the bite or attempt to suck out venom.
- Do not apply ice or a tourniquet.
- Do not use electric shock.
- Do not attempt to catch, handle, or kill the snake.
- Do not drive yourself if another option is available.
The Poison Control number above serves the United States. Outside the United States, contact your local emergency and poison services.
Snakebite Support and Medical Information
These organizations provide snakebite education and support. They do not replace emergency services or evaluation by medical professionals.
National Snakebite Support
Find evidence-based snakebite education and support for patients, pet owners, healthcare providers, and veterinarians. Contact emergency services first during an active bite.
Visit National Snakebite SupportCDC Venomous Snake Safety
Review official information about preventing snakebites and what to do after a possible venomous snakebite.
Read CDC GuidanceCroFab Information
Access product and clinical information about CroFab antivenom. This resource is primarily intended for healthcare professionals and does not replace emergency care or Poison Control.
Visit the CroFab WebsiteSnake Identification and Education
Learn about snake species in your state and review wildlife laws that may apply where you live.
Snakes by State
Explore the Free Snake Relocation educational tool to learn about snake species that may occur in your state.
Explore Snakes by StateSnake Laws by State
Review general information and links concerning wildlife and snake laws in different states.
View Snake LawsThe Reptile Database
Search a scientific reference database containing taxonomic information about snakes and other reptile species.
Visit The Reptile DatabaseFrequently Asked Questions
Read answers about snake safety, contacting independent volunteers, directory listings, and relocation requests.
Read the FAQ
Identification warning:
Never approach, touch, or capture a snake to identify it. Do not use
a photo identification result to decide whether medical treatment is
necessary after a possible bite.
Conservation and Coexistence
These independent organizations provide information about snake conservation and reducing conflict between people and wildlife.
Save The Snakes
Learn about snake conservation, public education, research, and community projects focused on reducing human-snake conflict.
Visit Save The SnakesThe Rattlesnake Conservancy
Explore information about rattlesnake conservation, public education, coexistence, and professional training.
Visit The Rattlesnake ConservancyNeed help moving a snake?
Use the Free Snake Relocation directory to find and contact an independent volunteer directly. Free Snake Relocation does not assign, dispatch, supervise, train, screen, certify, insure, or guarantee any listed individual.
Texting is preferred because calls from unknown numbers may not be answered. Availability and response are never guaranteed.