Post on 13-Jan-2016
Deadly Venomous Creatures
Don’t get caught near one of these guys!
Banded Rock RattlesnakeLess than 24 inches longUsually light grey in color with dark bands
Watch out if you’re here!
Don’t get a bite by their fangs!
Take The Following Precautions:
Be AWARE of your surroundings.
Use a flashlight when walking.
Watch where you step!
Wear boots and pants.
Stay on the path man!
Ugly things will happen if you get bitten!
Symptoms and Signs of a Bite:
Bleeding at the site of the wound.
Difficulty breathing.
Blurred vision.
Rapid pulse.
Thirst and vomiting.
Weakness and paralysis.
Oh No! It got you! What now?
Recommended First Aid:
Keep calm and remain still.
Keep the wound below your heart.
Wash it with soap and water.
Get to the hospital quick!
Call 911!
Death Stalker ScorpionYellow in color1 to 3 inches long
Watch out if you’re here!
Don’t get stung by their stinger!
Take The Following Precautions:
Be AWARE of your surroundings.
Watch where you sit.
Watch where you step.
Wear boots and pants.
Don’t move the rocks.
Don’t put your hand in that hole!
Ugly things will happen if you get stung!
Symptoms and Signs of a Bite:
Intense pain.
Fever.
Coma.
Paralysis.
Death.
Cottonmouth SnakeColor ranges from black or grey to tan or yellowish. Underbelly is light colored.They often have dark circles. 30 to 48 inches long.
Watch out if you’re here!
Don’t get bitten by their fangs!
Take The Following Precautions:
Be AWARE of your surroundings.
When boating or canoeing, avoid drifting under overhanging branches.
Never go on the water alone.
Never try to handle a snake.
80% OF ALL SNAKE BITES OCCUR WHEN A PERSON IS TRYING TO HANDLE, CATCH,
OR KILL A SNAKE. LEAVE THEM ALONE!
Ugly things will happen if you get bitten!
Symptoms and Signs of a Bite:
Severe pain, bleeding, and shock.
Weak pulse and numbness.
Breathing difficulty.
Low blood pressure.
Thirst.
Oh No! It got you! What now?
Recommended First Aid:
Keep calm and remain still.
Keep the wound below your heart.
Wash it with soap and water.
Get to the hospital quick!
Call 911!
Poison Dart FrogSmall, sometimes less than an inch long when full grown. They are all brightly colored. The brighter they are the higher level of poison.
Watch out if you’re here!
Don’t touch them anywhere! The poison is in their skin! Yikes!
Take The Following Precautions:
Be AWARE of your surroundings.
Do NOT pick up any brightly colored insect, animal, or
amphibian.
Bright colors are a warning
system for potential
predators.
Only 2 micrograms (the amount that
could fit on the head of a pin) of the
poison found in the Poison Dart Frog is capable of killing a
human or other large mammals!
Ugly things will happen if you touch them!
Symptoms and Signs that you touched one:
Muscle contractions.
Vomiting.
Violent convulsions.
Irregular heart beat.
Heart failure.
Death.
Oh No! It got you! What now?
Recommended First Aid:
No effective treatment exists.
Find a comfy spot to lay down.
You’re probably going to die.
A chemical found in a puffer fish might
have the potential to reverse the effects of
the poison. Sadly, you’re in the
rainforest. Where will you find a puffer
fish?
Venomous Creatures can be DEADLY!
When enjoying the great
outdoors, please be aware of your surroundings!