AzPDIC Snake Pit

#DYK News From The Pit, our center's monthly newsletter, focuses on topics related to envenomations. Subscribe using the following link to get each month's issue delivered to your inbox azpoison.com/content/news-p… #envenomation #rattlesnake #rattlesnakebite #toxicology #herpetology

The August edition of News From The Pit is now available. This month's newsletter discusses compartment syndrome: what it is & how to diagnose it, and fasciotomies. Read the newsletter here: azpoison.com/sites/default/… #rattlesnakebite #healthcare #emergencydepartment #toxicology

Just Published!! Our center conducted a study to compare patient-reported outcomes regarding tissue injury cased by rattlesnake envenomation for patients treated with Crofab or Anavip. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #rattlesnake #rattlesnakebite #envenomation #crofab #anavip #research

In this month's newsletter, Dr. Larsen discusses Tim Friede's attempt at venom immunity via self-inflicted snakebites and provides a clinical perspective on the matter. Access the newsletter here: azpoison.com/.../june_2025_… #envenomation #snakebite #venom #MedTox #herpetology

The latest edition of our newsletter discusses the controversial history surrounding the use of pressure bandage immobilization for rattlesnake envenomations. azpoison.com/sites/default/… #MedTox #toxicology #envenomation

The March edition of News From The Pit is available on our website. This month’s newsletter discusses rattlesnake behavior during snake season and provides safety tips! azpoison.com/sites/default/… #rattlesnakes #toxicology #MedTox #snakebites

Read about our center’s work in 2024! azpoison.com/sites/default/…

The February edition of News From The Pit is now available on our website. This month's newsletter discusses the risks and outcomes associated with rattlesnake bites among migrant populations. azpoison.com/.../february_2… #rattlesnake #snakebite #healthcare #envenomation #toxicology

The January edition of News from the Pit is now available on our website. This month’s edition discusses the use and effectiveness of rattlesnake vaccines for dogs. azpoison.com/sites/default/… #tox snakebite #pets #petsafety #rattlesnakebite #vaccine #envenomation #vaccination

We are excited to launch our newsletter, The Poison Prevention Script! Subscribe to get information on preventing poisonings and envenomations sent to you each month. azpoison.com/content/poison… #publichealth #healtheducation #tox #prevention #poisonings

Our December newsletter is now online. This month’s issue discusses the use of rattlesnake pills & presentation of Salmonella after use. azpoison.com/sites/default/… #toxicology #MedTwitter #supplements #rattlesnakes

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Our treat to you is a special edition of News From The Pit documenting some of our most interesting snakebite cases resulting from people encountering rattlesnakes in unexpected places. azpoison.com/sites/default/… #tox #MedTwitter #rattlesnakes #snakebite #venom

The October edition of News From The Pit is now available on our website. This month's newsletter discusses rattlesnake activity during the fall season and precautions you can take to prevent a bit. Read the newsletter here: azpoison.com/sites/default/… #rattlesnake #tox #venom

The August edition of News From The Pit is now on our website. This month’s newsletter discusses the proper use of rattlesnake fencing to prevent rattlesnake encounters around the home. azpoison.com/sites/default/… #rattlesnakes #envenomation #snakebite #homesafety #toxicology

JUST PUBLISHED: Article describes cases of suspected rattlesnake encounters in Arizona reported to the AZPDIC between 1999 & 2023. Cases were analyzed to identify populations & circumstances associated with encounters. doi.org/10.1080/155636… #rattlesnake #envenomation #tox

Have you seen rattlesnakes around your home? In this month’s newsletter learn about the factors that attract rattlesnakes to residential locations and what you can do to deter snakes from your home. azpoison.com/sites/default/… #rattlesnakes #homesafety #desertwildlife #tox

Check out @ThommyTox's latest publication reviewing the kinematics of venom expulsion & cases of topical ocular exposures to rattlesnake bodily fluids! 🐍👀#MedTwitter #TwitteRx @AzPDIC @ToxAndHound

In this month's NEWS FROM THE PIT, Mike Cardwell dives into the folklore surrounding Mohave Rattlesnakes. Check it out in the link below! #ToxTweets #MedTwitter #TwitteRx 🐍 azpoison.com/sites/default/…

As the spring is upon us, this month's NEWS FROM THE PIT deliver's our "Snake Season Message" of factors leading to snakebites & what you can do to avoid a danger noodle from biting you! Check it out in the link below! #MedTwitter #TwitteRx 🐍🐍🐍 azpoison.com/sites/default/…

In this month's NEWS FROM THE PIT, we discuss the historical use of cryotherapy for rattlesnake envenomation. Check it out in the link below! #MedTwitter #TwitteRx 🐍azpoison.com/sites/default/…