Venomous Snakes at Work | Outdoor | CDC
24 Jan 2026 at 5:48am
Venomous Snakes at Work Key points Venomous snakes can be dangerous to outdoor workers. Although most people do not die from snake bites, there can be lasting effects. Employers and workers can take actions to stay safe.
Venomous Snakes: A Neglected Hazard for Outdoor Workers
23 Jan 2026 at 1:27pm
The venomous snakes that are native to the United States include rattlesnakes, copperheads, water moccasins (cottonmouth), and coral snakes. Pit Vipers, such as rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins have slit-like pupils, triangular heads (due to venom pouches), and a pit located between the eyes and nostrils).
Reptiles and Amphibians | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
24 Jan 2026 at 6:16am
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.
Working Safely Outdoors | Outdoor | CDC
22 Jan 2026 at 5:00am
Venomous wildlife and insects Venomous snakes, venomous spiders, scorpions, and stinging insects live throughout various geographic regions. They are especially dangerous to workers who have allergies to the animal. Poisonous plants Poisonous plants can cause allergic reactions if their oils come in contact with skin.
Guatemala and Belize | Yellow Book | CDC
21 Jan 2026 at 10:40pm
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.
Poisonings, Envenomations, and Toxic Exposures During Travel
23 Jan 2026 at 3:47am
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 into brush, tree branches, rocky ledges, holes, or even bags before checking visually for snakes and other venomous animals.
Wildlife | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
21 Jan 2026 at 2:31am
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 your yard. Most snakes are not venomous. People and pets who are bitten by snakes, even venomous ones, usually survive. However, you should always seek medical attention for snake bites.
Venomous Spiders at Work | Outdoor | CDC
20 Jan 2026 at 3:58am
Venomous Spiders at Work Key points Outdoor workers may encounter venomous spiders. Black widows and brown recluses are some types of venomous spiders in the United States. Employers and workers can take steps to prevent spider bites.
Mexico | Yellow Book | CDC
24 Jan 2026 at 6:38am
Scorpions, snakes, and other venomous wildlife Many harmful arthropods are endemic to Mexico, including widow (Latrodectus spp.) and recluse (Loxosceles spp.) spiders, fire ants, wasps, and bees (see Poisonings, Envenomations, and Toxic Exposures During Travel). Caution travelers with known allergies to take appropriate precautions.
Zoonotic Exposures: Bites, Scratches, and Other Hazards
22 Jan 2026 at 1:04am
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.
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24 Jan 2026 at 5:48am
Venomous Snakes at Work Key points Venomous snakes can be dangerous to outdoor workers. Although most people do not die from snake bites, there can be lasting effects. Employers and workers can take actions to stay safe.
Venomous Snakes: A Neglected Hazard for Outdoor Workers
23 Jan 2026 at 1:27pm
The venomous snakes that are native to the United States include rattlesnakes, copperheads, water moccasins (cottonmouth), and coral snakes. Pit Vipers, such as rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins have slit-like pupils, triangular heads (due to venom pouches), and a pit located between the eyes and nostrils).
Reptiles and Amphibians | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
24 Jan 2026 at 6:16am
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.
Working Safely Outdoors | Outdoor | CDC
22 Jan 2026 at 5:00am
Venomous wildlife and insects Venomous snakes, venomous spiders, scorpions, and stinging insects live throughout various geographic regions. They are especially dangerous to workers who have allergies to the animal. Poisonous plants Poisonous plants can cause allergic reactions if their oils come in contact with skin.
Guatemala and Belize | Yellow Book | CDC
21 Jan 2026 at 10:40pm
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.
Poisonings, Envenomations, and Toxic Exposures During Travel
23 Jan 2026 at 3:47am
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 into brush, tree branches, rocky ledges, holes, or even bags before checking visually for snakes and other venomous animals.
Wildlife | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
21 Jan 2026 at 2:31am
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 your yard. Most snakes are not venomous. People and pets who are bitten by snakes, even venomous ones, usually survive. However, you should always seek medical attention for snake bites.
Venomous Spiders at Work | Outdoor | CDC
20 Jan 2026 at 3:58am
Venomous Spiders at Work Key points Outdoor workers may encounter venomous spiders. Black widows and brown recluses are some types of venomous spiders in the United States. Employers and workers can take steps to prevent spider bites.
Mexico | Yellow Book | CDC
24 Jan 2026 at 6:38am
Scorpions, snakes, and other venomous wildlife Many harmful arthropods are endemic to Mexico, including widow (Latrodectus spp.) and recluse (Loxosceles spp.) spiders, fire ants, wasps, and bees (see Poisonings, Envenomations, and Toxic Exposures During Travel). Caution travelers with known allergies to take appropriate precautions.
Zoonotic Exposures: Bites, Scratches, and Other Hazards
22 Jan 2026 at 1:04am
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.
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