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Definition of Snake bite

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Snake bites: A bite of a venomous snake, such as a rattlesnake, copperhead, cottonmouth water moccasin, or coral snake. A bite from one of these snakes should be considered a medical emergency. See also: Rattlesnake bite; Snake antivenin.