Anti-venom is the only definitive treatment.įor more safety tips on how to prevent and treat rattlesnake bites go online to the state poison information’s website at. The New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center also states that if bitten by a rattlesnake, always remain calm and put a safe distance between you and the snake, and call 911. Be careful when working in a crawl space.
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* Patch holes in your home that are more than a 1/4 inches wide. * Never put your hands or feet into places where you cannot see. Snakes seek shade during intense summer heat.
* Wear gloves when using hands to move rocks or brush. Some snakes, such as the rattlesnake, can sense the heat of bare skin. * Wear protective clothing, such as long pants and boots. * Walk in cleared areas where it is easy to see where you step or reach with your hands. Safety is our priority and we are doing everything possible to ensure safety of our students.”Īccording to the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center, their safety tips include:
Safety measures are in place should additional snake sightings occur.
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Outdoor recess has been cancelled until all safety measures are fully implemented.” He also said “We are in full communication with district administration and La Luz Fire Department. In the voice message, Harrid stated, “Following a nearby excavation a rattlesnake den was unearthed, measures are being ensured that the playground is free of weeds and debris to reduce the places where snakes can hide. La Luz Elementary School Principal Richard Harrid announced caution via telephone to all parents on Tuesday, Aug. They also need to check classrooms every day because snakes can go inside.” “They’re keeping them in from recess until further notice. They had construction going on the outside of the fence of the playground,” Cuellar said. “It’s not as bad as La Luz Elementary where they have covered a couple of dens because they had a bunch of snakes on the loose. She said construction sites also cause the rattlesnakes to come out. He said there are different degrees in rattlesnake bites and they can be very unpredictable.
“Finding a colony or a nest of rattlesnakes is not uncommon in the desert and they typically like to come out on cloudy days.” I think that we have had an increase on rattlesnakes because of the weather, there’s been a lot of rain as of late and they thrive in this environment,” Schoolcraft said. “I’m a survivor of a rattlesnake bite, I spent five days in the ICU. Roger Schoolcraft said he is a rattlesnake bite survivor and he has seen an increase in rattlesnakes in the area due to the increase in rain and moisture the city has been experiencing. These include seven rattlesnake species and a coral snake.ĪPD Detective Lt. Rain and flooding has forced wild animals out of their natural habitats as they seek higher ground.įor many New Mexicans, snakes are the most feared animals of the southwest but a New Mexico State University study concluded that out of the 46 snake species found in the state, only eight are poisonous and potentially dangerous. According to the National Weather Service, the six month period from January through June ranked as the fourth wettest year on record. The agencies are urging the community to take precautions. The Alamogordo Police Department and Animal Control Office have seen a spike in rattlesnake sightings this summer.
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