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Venomous snakes should obviously only be handled by experienced personnel with appropriate equipment and preferably be treated by experienced veterinarians. Proper identification of any venomous snakes is of the utmost importance, and antivenin should always be readily available. In case of a human bite, it is necessary to have quick access to this antivenin. A veterinarian working with venomous snakes needs to be aware of the laws regarding dangerous animals. Possession of venomous snakes is regulated so make certain that the owner has the appropriate licences. Also check with the appropriate authorities if you, the veterinarian, need to be specially licensed to treat or house venomous snakes.
Venomous snakes should obviously only be handled by experienced personnel with appropriate equipment and preferably be treated by experienced veterinarians. Proper identification of any venomous snakes is of the utmost importance, and antivenin should always be readily available. In case of a human bite, it is necessary to have quick access to this antivenin. A veterinarian working with venomous snakes needs to be aware of the laws regarding dangerous animals. Possession of venomous snakes is regulated so make certain that the owner has the appropriate licences. Also check with the appropriate authorities if you, the veterinarian, need to be specially licensed to treat or house venomous snakes.
*At least two people should always be involved in handling a venomous snake
*At least two people should always be involved in handling a venomous snake
*Large, obvious signs that read "VENOMOUS SNAKE" should be placed on the outside of the enclosure
*Large, obvious signs that read '''"VENOMOUS SNAKE"''' should be placed on the outside of the enclosure
*An emergency telephone with essential contact numbers should be located nearby of venomous snake enclosures
*An emergency telephone with essential contact numbers should be located nearby of venomous snake enclosures
*An antivenin protocol should be developed with a local hospital
*An antivenin protocol should be developed with a local hospital