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Snakebite Symptoms: Coral Snakes

Additional symptoms of a snakebite from a coral snake may include:

Skin numbness around the bite
Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty breathing
Vision changes:

Double vision

Excessive salivation
Muscle tremors
Fatigue
Confusion
Fainting
Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction:

Facial swelling
Fainting
Low blood pressure
Lip swelling
Mouth or tongue swelling
Rapid pulse
Severe hives
Severe wheezing
Vomiting

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Last Updated: Jul 31, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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