Monday June 14, 1999 - Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding Crotalidae snakebite is correct?

A. The potency and amount of venom injected are variable.

B. About 50% of all snakebites are classified as “dry” bites in which there is no envenomation.

C. In the United States, most bites occur between the months of January and May.

D. As these snakes are nocturnal, most bites occur at night.

E. After an envenomation, local effects are usually delayed several hours.
 

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