TB Snake Incidents Flashcards
_____ are the only poisonous snakes native to this area and found within the City boundaries.
Rattlesnakes
They belong to the ___ family, have flat triangular heads (somewhat like an arrowhead), and eyes with elliptical and catlike pupils.
pit viper
The head has a deep depression ___ midway between, but below the level of the eye and nostril.
(the pit)
The head also contains the _____.
venomous fangs
Immature snakes will have a ____ in lieu of rattles.
button
Markings across the back and at the sides are a paler hue and may appear to form ______ on the back.
diamonds or lozenges
The head of a _____ snake generally features a blunt nose, straight sides to head, round eyes and pupils, and they are without fangs, pits or rattles. The colors vary from bright to dull.
non-poisonous
_____ is the simplest, easiest, and least expensive method to kill the snake.
Decapitation
The long handled _____ shovel is the recommended tool for this purpose, and provides sufficient clearance ____ between you and the snake.
square point / (4’)
The head should be placed in a _____ receptacle while transporting to a location suitable for disposal.
metal or plastic
Caution: Venom can still be injected into your body if fangs puncture your skin; up to ____ after decapitation, the rattlesnake ___ still cause the head to strike and inject venom.
one hour / reflexes
The head should be disposed of by burying in a hole a minimum of ____ deep and a safe distance from any _____.
24” / residential area.
The remainder of the snake can be disposed of by placing it in a trash container for routine pick- up. If possible, wrap the body in ____ or foil to prevent odor.
plastic
Maintain a distance from the snake at least equal to the length of its ___.
body
Capture the snake’s ____ by pinning it between the ground and a square point shovel or pike pole
head
