05/14/2026
Watch out for snakes… 👀
and no, we’re not talking about your ex. 🐍
Tis the season for venomous snakes to be out and about, especially in yards, wood piles, tall grass, and around porches. We have already had many cases come in and want your pets to be protected. Before letting your dogs out, take a quick look around and make a little noise to help scare anything off.
Snake bites can be very serious and often require emergency care. Symptoms can range from moderate swelling to complete organ failure. A snake doesn’t put venom in every bite, but we aren’t able to tell until the symptoms set in. Even bites with no venom can cause soft tissue damage from the impact of the snake’s strike. In some cases, anti-venom is needed, which may require a trip to Wichita. This runs a minimum cost of $2,000 for the milder cases and even more for the more severe ones.
If you suspect your pet has been bitten, don’t wait! Seek veterinary care immediately. Symptoms can develop over 24 hours, with the most severe developing in 8 hours.
In Kansas, the snakes to look out for are rattlers and copperheads. Here is a quick reference as to what they look like.
