TB 041 - Procedures for Snake Incidents

Question 1

_____________ are the only poisonous snakes native to this area and Lund within the City boundaries.

Answer 1

Rattlesnakes

Question 2

Immature snakes will have a ________ in lieu of rattles.

Answer 2

Button

Question 3

The long handled __________ ________ shovel is the recommended tool for this purpose, and provides sufficient clearance (___) between you and the snake.

Answer 3

Square point 4’

Question 4

Caution: Venom can still be injected into your body if fangs puncture your skin; up to ______ _____ after decapitation, the rattlesnake reflexes still cause the head to strike and inject venom.

Answer 4

One hour

Question 5

The head should be disposed of by burying in a hole a minimum of ____” deep and a safe distance from any residential area.

Answer 5

24

Question 6

Management of snake bite; draw a circle around the affected area and not the _____ of the bite.

Answer 6

Time

Question 7

Maintain a distance from the snake at least equal to the length of its _______.

Answer 7

Body

Question 8

Using the _________, pic up the head and carcass and dispose f properly.

Answer 8

Shovel

Question 9

Use full personal protective gear (turnouts and gloves). Consider using ________ _________ over firefighting gloves

Answer 9

Gauntlet gloves

Question 10

______ can be used to drive the snake from its hiding place or to immobilize the snake.

Answer 10

CO2