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Tropical storm Florence hit the coast on Friday, causing strong storm surges and catastrophic floods. But in addition to destruction, the storm could also result in a wave of venomous snakes.
Thad Bowman, with the Alligator Adventure Zoo in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, told Sun News that Carolinans should be on the lookout for poisonous snakes such as Cottonmouths and Copperheads.
The move could cause reptiles to end up in floodwaters, he said.
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Although copperhead bites are rarely fatal, they are a kind of snake that is "most likely to bite," Live Science reported. Cottonmouths – sometimes called "water moccasins" – have a potent venom that can be deadly, the report also reported.
"They inject venom, which leads to tissue destruction, platelet loss, bleeding, and can lead to death," said Gerald O'Malley, director of toxicology at Grand Street Hospital in Myrtle Beach.
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Bowman warned residents should stay indoors during the storm if they were not asked to evacuate. However, if a snake bit into the waters, Bowman said he needed to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
Although some hospitals in the area may be closed due to the storm, the Conway Medical Center is open, The Sun News reported.
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