Dogs and Snakes: Avoiding the bite

Hundreds of thousands of dogs are bitten each year by venomous snakes. Dogs & Snakes, Avoiding the Bite looks at the problem and suggests ways you can reduce the odds of a dog-snake encounter, describes what to do should a snakebite occur, and what you can expect while your dog is being treated for a snakebite.

John C. Murphy is a science educator and herpetologist with more than 45-year experience with snakes and dogs. He has authored or co-authored four other books and numerous research articles on reptiles. He can be contacted at serpentresearch@gmail.com. Roger L. Nelson is a well-known Southern Arizona dog trainer, and owner of Green Valley Canine. He is a certified dog trainer, snake aversion instructor, and behavioral counselor. He can be contacted at www.greenvalleycanine.com