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- Venomous Snakes at Work | Outdoor - CDC
Venomous snakes found in the United States include: Rattlesnakes Copperheads Cottonmouths water moccasins Coral snakes Each year, 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States About 5 of those people die More people would die if they did not seek medical care
- Venomous Spiders at Work | Outdoor - CDC
Venomous spiders found in the United States include the black widow and the brown recluse These spiders can be dangerous to outdoor workers Spiders are usually not aggressive, and most bites occur because a spider is trapped or touched
- About Ticks and Tickborne Disease | Ticks | CDC - Centers for Disease . . .
Symptoms Many tickborne diseases can have similar signs and symptoms If you get a tick bite and develop the symptoms below within a few weeks, see your healthcare provider
- Guatemala and Belize | Yellow Book | CDC
Guatemala and Belize have 18 species of venomous snakes (e g , coral snakes, various pit vipers, and the neotropical rattlesnake), with some bites posing a risk for serious injury, including death The Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) and black widow spider (Latrodectus spp ) are venomous spiders found in Guatemala and Belize
- Zoonotic Exposures: Bites, Scratches, and Other Hazards
Also, certain reptiles and amphibians may be venomous, and their bites require immediate medical attention Human exposure to saliva and other body fluids of infected animals can occur through bites, scratches, cuts in the skin, or other contact between mucous membranes like the eyes or mouth
- Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected
- Reptiles and Amphibians | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
CDC does not recommend keeping venomous animals as pets or in household settings Venoms are a defense that some reptiles and amphibians use to protect themselves from any potential dangers or harm in their environment Some venomous animals, like poison dart frogs and coral snakes, can be identified by their bright colors and markings
- About Bed Bugs | Bed Bugs | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and . . .
Overview Bed bugs (Cimex species) are small, flat insects Bed bugs bite people and animals at night while they sleep, feeding on their blood
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