| In addition to infections, floods like Katrina displace snakes and are generally accompanied by an increased incidence in snakebites. |
| In India, 250,000 snakebites are recorded in a single year, with as many as 50,000 recorded initial deaths. |
| Tea made from the bark has been used as an antiseptic, an antidote to snakebites, a laxative, and a sedative. |
| Each year, 7,000 venomous snakebites are reported in the United States. |
| Renal failure is a common cause of delayed mortality from untreated snakebites in developing parts of the world. |
| Patients with snakebites should undergo a comprehensive work-up to look for possible hematologic, neurologic, renal, and cardiovascular abnormalities. |
