The first point is first aid. If a snake bites a person the first thing is to keep the person calm, reassure them that the bite can be effectively treated in an emergency room. Restrict the person from moving around; keep the wounded area below the level of the heart to slow down the flow of venom. Remove all rings or constricting items because the infected area may be swelling. Make a loose splint to help restrict movement of the area. If the area of the bite start to change colors and swell the snake was probably poisonous. Monitor the person’s vital signs, temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure if available. If there are any signs of shock such as paleness, lay the victim flat on the ground and raise the feet about a foot above the ground and cover them with a blanket. Get medical help right away. Bring in the dead snake only if this can be done with ou

The most important thing to remember is the IBD (Inclusion Body Disease). Inclusion Body Disease- is a virus that affects boas and pythons. It is always fatal in pythons. Unfortunately, the lust to sell has overcome common sense in private breeders as well as pet stores and wholesalers, and an increasing number of boas and pythons are being sold who are infected with this virus. Always spend a considerable amount of time observing boids before you buy them, especially at pet stores. Even reptile specialty stores have been selling infected stock so buying from such stores is no guarantee that you are buying a uninfected/unexposed snake. Don't buy a boa because you feel sorry for it, because it looks sick and the store isn't providing proper care for it - you may lose every boa you own.

There are two types of snakes in the world, poisonous and nonpoisonous. Poison is a substance is that causes illness, death, injuries, by chemicals. When bitten by a poisonous snake fallow steps. Learn how to identify poisons snakes common to your area. Be alert for snakes in unusually places. They may be found in or around homes, barns, out building, driftwood, leaves, dikes, stalled automobiles, piles of debris, building materials, and trash. Before beginning any clean up or rescue operation, search the area for snakes. They maybe under or near any type of protecting covering. Explain to children the dangers of snakes under storages or flood concoction and the precaution they should follow. Do not allow children to play in or around debris.

The other type of nonpoisonous snake is a python. A python is a non-venomous constrictor snake of the boa family, found in the tropical regions. Pythons climb and swim expertly. They kill the birds and mammals on which they feed by squeezing them in their coils. Unlike boas, pythons are egg layers. The female coils her body over the eggs for the six to eight week incubation periods. The reticulated python is one of the largest snakes in the world and may reach a length of 30 feet or more. It is often found in towns as well as in the forest. Pythons are classified in the phylum chordata.

Always have boa who are not acting well (loss of appetite, regurgitating meals, mouth rot, respiratory infection, contorted body positions, stargazing) seen by a reptile vet as soon as possibly after symptoms are noticed. Warn the vet before coming in that it may be IBD so they may take precautions to reduce exposure to other boa who may be in their office at that time. Remember that it doesn't require snake-to-snake contact to spread the disease. You may unwittingly spread it by handling other snakes without first thoroughly washing your hands. Viruses are airborne - think twice about taking your snakes t

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