Antivenom
If you get a venemous bite or sting:
Call 911 and/or proceed to United Regional Health Care System Emergency Department in Wichita Falls or Electra Hospital District Emergency Department in Electra (both keep antivenom on hand).
Download the free Snake Bite 911 app on your phone to help locate the hospital nearest your GPS location that is equipped to treat snake bites.
Click for more information about bites and stings from spiders, scorpions, etc
If you have a venomous snake in your home or workplace contact:
Wichita Falls – Wichita County Animal Services 940-761-7824.
Snake bites are most prevalent between the months of April and October in Texas. Learn about bite prevention at Texas Parks & Wildlife Venomous Snake Safety page