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Can you die from non venomous snake bite?

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Infections: Snake bite from non-poisonous snake, like any other animal bite, may introduce microbes at the site of the bite that may cause disseminated infection, which if untreated may cause death.

Answered 3/17/2016

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Yes, theoretically, if the wound became infected and then the patient became septic or if a severe allergic reaction like anaphylaxis occurred. Otherwise, non-venomous snake bites are mostly harmless.

Answered 7/18/2013

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