Dangerous Snake Bites Toddler

Copperheads often strike without warning

A two-year-old girl was bitten by a copperhead snake at her daycare recently and was rushed to a nearby children’s hospital. The child was cared for and was able to survive the bite. Copperheads are extremely venomous and are present throughout the state of Texas. Copperheads, unlike most venomous snakes, will bite with little to no warning any time they feel there is a threat posed to them. Luckily, the fangs of a copperhead are shorter than some other species and the bites are rarely fatal to humans, explained one scientist.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Conservation Commission added new 45 species to the list of threatened and endangered animals in the state. Each species added had to be native to Texas but did not currently have to reside in the state. A few of the most notable species added to the list were 4 or 5 various types of snakes and the Mexican Long-nosed Bat, all of which are crucial to the balance of the ecosystem.

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2-Year-Old Girl Bitten by Copperhead Snake at Texas Daycare

At Rainbow’s Promise Daycare in Granbury, Texas, about 40 miles southwest of Fort Worth, 2-year-old Kiley Cook encountered a copperhead rattlesnake hidden in the gravel in the playground area. She was bitten on the finger. Luckily, her mom, Nataly Cook, was right next door working with a different group of children at the same daycare.

Copperheads, unlike most venomous snakes, give no warning and will bite immediately if they feel threatened, per Live Science. See more

Summary: A two-year-old girl was bitten by a copperhead snake at her daycare recently and was rushed to a nearby children’s hospital. The child was cared for and was able to survive the bite.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Adds 45 Species to Threatened List

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPWC) approved 45 new additional species to the state’s “threatened” list last week and removed only 13 species.

The new additions include thirteen species of freshwater fish; eight aquatic snail species; eight plant species; four species of mussels; four amphibian species; three saltwater fish species; three species of birds; and two species of mammals.

All species added to the list must be native to Texas, but they are not required to only be inhabitants of Texas. Learn more

Summary: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Conservation Commission added new 45 species to the list of threatened and endangered animals in the state. Each species added had to be native to Texas.