North Texas Recording More Snake Bites As Temperatures Rise

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Well, the heat is back.

If hitting triple digits almost every day this week isn't enough, there's another problem we're all going to have to worry about: snakes.

The increase in temperatures in North Texas has also led to an increase in recorded snake bites.  So far this summer, Children’s Medical Center Dallas has treated 12 children for snake bites, which is 5 more than all of last summer.

Medical experts advise that if you happen to be bitten by a snake, remain calm, and if possible try to take a picture of the snake for identification purposes. 

Some symptoms of a snake bite can include:

Bleeding 
Fainting or dizziness 
Fang marks 
Nausea and vomiting 
Numbness or tingling around the bite or in the mouth 
Swelling with pain 
Trouble breathing 

Via CBS DFW