Keeping pets safe during snake season

The south is home to several species of venomous snakes; in addition to being able to identify the type of snake that bites your pet, being able to identify a snake bite itself is important in the event that your pet encounters a snake beyond your watch.

“Snakes like copperheads and rattlesnakes will leave a bitten animal with localized swelling and significant pain,” said Dr. Christine Rutter, a c…