You love spending time with your dog, but you can't always keep an eye on them. If you live in a place where there are poisonous snakes,
you may need to take extra steps to keep your dog safe when it goes outside to explore its own land.
A fence can keep them away. Keeping your yard clean and cutting the grass on a regular basis takes away places to hide.
Clean up the leaves and pine straw, trim the trees and bushes, and move the wood pile away from your house.
You could also show your dog how to stay away from snakes. With positive feedback and a fake snake that looks real, you can teach your dog to avoid snakes.
Some accidents can be avoided by being ready, but not all. When snake bites are treated quickly, about 80% of dogs can be saved.
If you think a snake bit your dog, take him to the vet. Snakebites in dogs can cause swelling, pain, tiredness, puking, and even death.
Brushes with non-venomous snakes should be taken care of as soon as possible because they can still cause serious damage.
If a snake bites your dog, take a picture of it or write down its name. If their neck or throat swells, take off their collar so they don't choke.