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Cottonmouth Water Moccasin

Overview The cottonmouth , also called a water moccasin, is a poisonous (venomous) snake found in southeastern and south central North America. They leave one, two, or three puncture marks on the …

Snake and Lizard Bites

Check Your Symptoms Overview Poisonous snake or lizard bite A bite from a poisonous (venomous) snake or lizard requires emergency care. If you have been bitten by a snake or lizard that you know or …

Snakebite Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite

Overview Pit vipers, such as the rattlesnake, copperhead, and cottonmouth (also called water moccasin), are poisonous (venomous) snakes. They leave one, two, or three puncture marks on the skin, but …

First Aid

… help someone else who has had an accident or injury. You'll learn the proper treatments … a Fish Hook Stuck in an Eye First Aid for a Spinal Injury First Aid for Chemical Burns … a Fish Hook Stuck in an Eye First Aid for a Spinal Injury First Aid for Chemical Burns …

Skin Hair and Nails

… Learning Center Learn about skin, hair, and nails Almost everyone knows … to pay attention to the health of your skin, hair, and nails so you can prevent … . Scalp Problems . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… disinfect tap water. Boil or use disinfection tablets until the water source can be assessed … disinfect tap water. Boil or use disinfection tablets until the water source can be assessed …

Disinfecting drinking water

… to another several times If using chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package … of Iodine 1 litre of water If using iodine tablets, follow the directions on the package … to another several times If using chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package …

Well water testing

… The well may require improved sanitation or physical upgrades The well may be subject to … found in well water can come from human activity and natural sources. Most naturally … The well may require improved sanitation or physical upgrades The well may be subject to …

Manganese in drinking water

… is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible for testing for … . For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there …

Lead in drinking water

… corrosion of the plumbing. The amount of lead released into the water depends on the … corrosion of the plumbing. The amount of lead released into the water depends on the …