Are Green Snakes Poisonous?

Are you considered to adopt a green snake as a pet? If yes then maybe you want to know if they are going to be poisonous or not. It is very obvious to ask are green snakes poisonous?

Are Green Snakes Poisonous?

To answer that, you need to understand what kind of green snakes are poisonous and what kind of not but before that let’s know if there really poisonous or not

Are green snakes poisonous?

Some of the green snakes are nether poisonous nor venomous but there is some kind of green snakes that are considered as poisonous as well as venomous. For example, green tree snakes and emerald tree boas are harmless and non-venomous, but on the other side, green snake-like green vipers and green vine are venomous as well as harmful to humans.

If you are looking to adopt a green snake as a pet then maybe a Green Tree snake and emerald tree boa can be a perfect fit for you.





They both tend to be non-venomous as well as non-poisonous. There almost harmless to humans and don’t bite even feel threatened or provoked.

But if you are considering to adopt snakes like a green vine or wiper snake then maybe you need to be very cautious because you should never adopt a poisonous snake or a venomous snake if you don’t have enough knowledge about them

In this guide, I am going to tell you all the things that you need to know about green snakes as venomous Snakes and non-venomous snakes.





In this guide, we are going to look from both sides and we are also going to discuss how you can treat a green snake bite as well.





Apart from that, I am also going to give you some space of information about the Symptoms and Signs of green snakes bite and along with that, you will also get to know how you can prevent a bite from a green snake.

Most of the green snakes prey on small insects and rodents by striking them and squeezing their prey until they die.





However, there is some kind of green snakes that tend to have venomous glands and use their Venom to prey on small rodents.





So from here, we are going to talk from both sides.

It doesn’t matter if you get a bite from a non-venomous snake or a non-poisonous snake or a poisonous snake because it can always cause infections and allergies/diseases to humans.





That is why it is very important to know the Symptoms and Signs of green snakes’ bites first, so let’s know that first

 

Other Snakes ? That Makes Good Pet (Click to know if they are venomous or not)

White Snakes	Northern Water Snakes	Hognose Snakes
Black Racer Snakes	Grass Snakes	Black Rat Snakes
Rattlesnakes	Bull Snakes	Eastern Hognose Snakes
Green Snakes	Ringneck Snakes	Kingsnakes

What are the signs and symptoms of green snake bites?

There are lots of signs and symptoms that you can experience from green snake bites but here we are going to discuss the most common signs and symptoms. The most common symptoms and a sign of green snake bites are

• Excessive sweating
• Excessive saliva
• Breathing problem
• Excessive swelling
• Numbness in the face and in limb
• Two puncture wounds
• Vomiting and nausea
• Redness around the wound
• Pain at the pain site and around it
• Itching around the wound
• Blurred vision
• Weakness
• Lightheadedness
• Discoloration
• Bruising
  
  
  
  

These are the most common signs and symptoms of green snake bites that you can easily identify if you get a bite from them. But there are still some questions remains that need to be answered like how you can tell if it is from a non-venomous snake or a venomous snake? how you can treat a venomous green snake bite and along with that how you can treat non-venomous green snake bite? And last but the most important question of how you can avoid the green snake bite.

So firstly we will begin with the first question of how you can identify if the bite is from a non-venomous green snake or a venomous green snake

How to tell if the bite is from a venomous green snake or non-venomous green snake

Before that, I would like to give you some space of information about the physical structure of the snakes.





All venomous snakes tend to have fangs instead of teeth while on the other hand, non-venomous snakes tend to have teeth instead of fangs.

Apart from that, non-venomous snakes don’t have any kind of venom gland present in the body and that is why they are considered as non-venomous snakes.





The same applies to the green snakes that are known as non-venomous snakes. Non-venomous green snakes will never have fangs like venomous snakes.

So, the most common difference between a non-poisonous green snake and the poisonous green snake is the fangs and teeth.





If you notice a Fang in a green snake then they are 100% poisonous or venomous while on the other hand if you notice teeth instead of fangs then the snake is not venomous.

In simple words, the non-venomous green snake will have teeth instead of fangs and venomous/poisonous green snakes will have fags instead of teeth.

But this doesn’t mean that the snake with the teeth is completely harmless because they can carry millions of bacteria in their mouth which is enough to cause you disease.





Once you get bitten from a snake you will notice a couple of puncture Mark, if the mark is very small and the bleeding is almost little to nothing then the possibility of getting the bite from nonpoisonous snakes increases.





While if you get a bite from poisonous snakes, you will notice excessive bleeding as well as numbness around your Limbs and face.

So, it is very good to get bitten from a nonvenomous snake because it is very easiest to clean the wound and recovery will be much quicker than getting the bite from the venomous/poisonous snake.





Always remember getting a cut from a sharp knife is always good than getting a cut from dull life.

After the initial bit from the green snake, you will experience and notice mark in your skin and you are also going to feel some pain with some bleeding as well.





The bleeding should be the minor bleeding if the bite is from nonpoisonous green snakes.

Even you get a bite from a non-venomous/poisonous snake it is very important to monitor your bite site area and recovery progress and always make sure that you visit for health checkup up to a week after the initial snakebite.





In this way, you can rest assured that you are not carrying any kind of bacteria and disease in your blood.

However, if the victim got a bite from a non-venomous green snake then he is less likely to experience any kind of contraction of disease but still, it is always recommended to be on the safe side.





Now we will talk about how to treat a non-venomous green snake bite and venomous green snake bite. First, let’s begin with the non-venomous green snake

How to treat a non-venomous green snake bite question mark

If your snake is not letting you go which is very common for snakes as they tend to lock their Jaws deep down the skin then you must put its head towards the wound before pulling the green snake so that its sharp and curved teeth inflict less damage.

If you notice that the wound is big and you are bleeding aggressively then you must forget everything and seek immediate professional medical help.





Apart from that if you notice that the bleeding is minor and you have been bitten from a nonvenomous green snake then you can easily cure it by yourself in your home.

There are five steps that you can follow to treat any kind of small bite wound of any kind of nonvenomous green snake

1. After the initial bite, you must rinse off the world and its surrounding area by clean and freshwater. Avoid using any kind of soap or cleanser as fresh and clean water is enough.
   
   
   
   
2. Now, you need to apply mild antibacterial soap to clean the wound and its surrounding area. Note: never use any kind of product that contains hydrogen peroxide and alcohol as it can damage all the healthy tissues that is needed to heal the wound quickly.
   
   
   
   
3. As soon as you are done with the rinsing and cleaning, dry the wounds and its surrounding area by blotting it with a soft dry cloth. Alternatively, you can also use a towel or cotton. I would recommend you to use soft cotton instead of towel or cloth as it will reduce the friction. Don’t use any kind of friction as it can rip and irritate bite area skin.
   
   
   
   
4. Now, most of the people would think that applying a clean bandage would be very helpful and will be healthy things to do but we would not recommend you to do so because when you bandage a wound it makes the area and the wound look moist, dark, and warm which is a perfect breeding ground for bacterias.
   
   
   
   
5. I told you you don’t need to use any kind of bandage unless you feel that you have been bitten by a venomous and poisonous snake or you feel that there is a risk of cross-contamination. Apart from that if you feel that the wound is getting more infected then you must forget all the steps that I have mentioned here and get yourself to medical professional help immediately.
   
   
   
   

Other Snakes ? That Makes Good Pet (Click to know if they are venomous or not)

White Snakes	Northern Water Snakes	Hognose Snakes
Black Racer Snakes	Grass Snakes	Black Rat Snakes
Rattlesnakes	Bull Snakes	Eastern Hognose Snakes
Green Snakes	Ringneck Snakes	Kingsnakes

How to treat venomous green snake bite?

There is only one thing that you can do to treat a venomous snake bite is by getting medical help as soon as possible.





It requires professional help from certified doctors in order to treat the venomous green snake bite.

So, the first thing that you need to do is to call the ambulance or to ask the companion to get you to the nearest hospital.





Apart from that, if an ambulance is on the way then there is something that you can do to keep the risk at a minimum.





There are some points that you can follow to reduce the risk until the ambulance reaches you out.

There are some do’s and don’ts of treating the venomous green snake bites let’s talk about the don’ts first

 

Don’ts

• Don’t panic screen as it will increase your heart rate
  
  
  
  
• Don’t do any kind of physical activity. Don’t raise the wound area above the heart level as the Venom can spread much quicker then it should be.
  
  
  
  
• Don’t wash the area of the wound as the medical team needs to identify the kind of snake that bit you.
  
  
  
  
• Don’t try to suck out the venom using a pump suction device it can do more harm than good
  
  
  
  
• Same, don’t try to suck out the Venom using your mouth as the bacteria can get right into your mouth and stomach and cause you infections
  
  
  
  
• Don’t apply ice or cold compression until the medical support directs you.
  
  
  
  
• Do not cut into the wounds or its surrounding
  
  
  
  
• Don’t tie as it will cut off the blood flow and can result in loss of limb.
  
  
  
  

Do’s

• The first thing that you need to remember that if you experience any kind of shock then try to lie down on your back and raise your feet slightly and keep warm.
  
  
  
  
• Always keep your self relaxed and calm
  
  
  
  
• Remove all the tight clothing and jewelry as soon as you get the initial bite
  
  
  
  
• Make sure that you are breathing evenly until the medical support helps you out
  
  
  
  
• If the wound area is bleeding excessively then let the blood bleed as it will allow some of the Venom to be released with the blood.
  
  
  
  
• Keep yourself and your body still as much as possible as any kind of movement is going to increase the chances of venom circulation move faster.
  
  
  
  

These are some dos and don’ts of treating a snake bite from the venomous green snake. This things and point should be followed accordingly until the medical support help you out. Apart from that, there are also some myths around us about treating snake bites let’s know them

Myths about treating Snakebite

There are many misconceptions and myths about treating snake bites and we blindly believe those myths.





These myths should be stopped practicing and recommending as these are only misconceptions and they are only going to do harm than good.





I am mentioning7 common myths about treating Snakebite

1. Use a pump suction device to suck out the venom – This is one of the biggest myth because when you use a pump suction device to suck out the venom, it always does more harm than good. This kind of practice should be stopped and should never be recommended in the future
   
   
   
   
2. Use your mouth to suck out the venom – This is also a very risky thing to do because when you suck out the Venom through your mouth, you allow those bacteria to get right into your stomach through The Saliva which can be life-threatening to you as well. Never do that
   
   
   
   
3. Cut into the snake bite so that the Venom will get out with the blood – Well, this is the biggest misconception that has been practicing since today. You should never cut into the bite area as it can speed up the process of venom circulation faster than expected. Stop doing this
   
   
   
   
4. Use medicines that can slow down the blood flow – Well this is also the wrong thing to do because you should never take any medication without consulting a certified doctor. Never give any kind of medicine to the victim unless directed by the doctor.
   
   
   
   
5. After the bite walks yourself to the nearest hospital – This is a wrong thing to do you must avoid any kind of muscle activity after getting an initial bite from a venomous snake. If you start walking after the bite, you will allow the Venom to travel quickly to your heart.”
   
   
   
   
6. Tourniquet – You should never use any kind of Tourniquet
   
   
   
   
7. Use ice and cold compression. You should never apply any kind of Ice or cold compression on the wound.
   
   
   
   

How to prevent a green snake bite

There are some tips that you can follow in order to prevent the green snake bite.





If you really want to be very cautious about it and want to prevent this kind of situation then you must know these tips and follow these steps. Here are the tips:

• Never ever enter a snake territory without wearing protective clothing like boots, leather gloves, long pants, and of course leather jacket because green snakes tend to live in the trees
  
  
  
  
• Always check before you stick your hand into a crevice and make sure everything is alright
  
  
  
  
• Don’t handle your brain snake too much even they are nonpoisonous as it can irritate them and make them bite you
  
  
  
  
• Avoid going out at night in the areas where snakes frequently attack the visitor according to the local or friends. At Nights green snakes tend to be more nocturnal and some green snake kind can also jump from One Tree to another.
  
  
  
  
• Keep your lawn or backyard grass short.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• You should also avoid keeping any kind of Piles of leaves, rocks, good, and tall grass is around your house surroundings to keep yourself and your family protected and safe from the venomous snake.
  
  
  
  
• If you came across the snake then don’t approach. Keep your distance and try to call 911 or the animal rescue Centre as soon as possible.
  
  
  
  

Non-venomous Green Snakes

Top 7 green snakes that are nonpoisonous

• Emerald tree boa
• Rough green snake
• Green Tree snake
• Greater green snake
• Green Anaconda
• Australian Tree snake
• Venomous green snakes
  
  
  
  

Venomous Green Snakes

Top 8 green snakes that are poisonous:

• Green Vine snake
• Two stripped forest pit Viper
• Green parrot snake
• African Bush Viper
• Green Mamba
• Asian Vine snake
• Asian lancehead
• Tiger snake

The FAQ (Frequently Asked Question)

Other Snakes ? That Makes Good Pet (Click to know if they are venomous or not)

White Snakes	Northern Water Snakes	Hognose Snakes
Black Racer Snakes	Grass Snakes	Black Rat Snakes
Rattlesnakes	Bull Snakes	Eastern Hognose Snakes
Green Snakes	Ringneck Snakes	Kingsnakes