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Every year, Duke hospitals treat more than 100 people for snakebites. Most of those occur from now through the end of October, with the peak of snakebite season in July.

Dr. Charles Gerardo, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, answers some of the biggest questions – including what you absolutely should NOT do – when it comes to snakebite safety.

Stay Aware. Keep Calm. Seek Care.