bitten

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If bitten, Dowd advises snake bite victims to remain calm, limit movement to slow the spread of venom and call 911 immediately.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"Some of these dogs shouldn't be going home… that terrifies me, that they're going to be coming back in. And dogs have gone home that have bitten and come back," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes each year, with fewer than 10 deaths annually.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“Call 911 right away if bitten and try to stay calm,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

But I was lucky—I never got stung or bitten.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall