Many bites are the result of intentional interaction with snakes, and the study suggests many bites could be prevented.

such as using tourniquets or trying to suction out the venom, the study found. "If you're bitten by a venomous snake, you should be seen by a medical professional for monitoring," Beatty said.

Most snakes ... to lash out at you. Like the Russell's vipers in India. Burbrink: And if you're in the United States, you have the Mojave rattlesnake, it's pretty rough in terms of venom, and ...