Definition of Snake bite
Snake bites: A bite of a venomous snake, such as a rattlesnake, copperhead, cottonmouth water moccasin, or coral snake. A bite from one of these snakes should be considered a medical emergency. See also: Rattlesnake bite; Snake antivenin. Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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