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  1. Venomous Snakes at Work | Outdoor | CDC

    Aug 28, 2024 · Informs outdoor workers about venomous snakes and what to do if they are bitten.

  2. Working Safely Outdoors | Outdoor | CDC

    Nov 26, 2024 · Venomous wildlife and insects Venomous snakes, venomous spiders, scorpions, and stinging insects live throughout various geographic regions. They are especially …

  3. Guatemala and Belize | Yellow Book | CDC

    Apr 23, 2025 · 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 …

  4. Wildlife | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC

    Jan 30, 2025 · Snakes are important for a healthy environment. They eat rodents that spread germs and ticks, and some nonvenomous snakes even keep venomous snakes away from …

  5. Poisonings, Envenomations, and Toxic Exposures During Travel

    Apr 23, 2025 · Snakes are often found in vegetation along the banks of streams, rivers, and lakes. Counsel travelers to use a flashlight when walking outdoors at night and to not reach blindly …

  6. Reptiles and Amphibians | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC

    Jan 30, 2025 · 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 …

  7. Venomous Spiders at Work | Outdoor | CDC

    Aug 29, 2024 · Venomous Spiders at Work Key points Outdoor workers may encounter venomous spiders. Black widows and brown recluses are some types of venomous spiders in …

  8. Zoonotic Exposures: Bites, Scratches, and Other Hazards

    Apr 23, 2025 · 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 …

  9. Mexico | Yellow Book | CDC

    Apr 23, 2025 · Scorpions, snakes, and other venomous wildlife Many harmful arthropods are endemic to Mexico, including widow (Latrodectus spp.) and recluse (Loxosceles spp.) spiders, …

  10. Cambodia | Yellow Book | CDC

    Apr 23, 2025 · At least 17 known venomous snake species are found in Cambodia; therefore, travelers should use precautions to avoid snakebites. A snakebite is a medical emergency, …