Unusually warm weather brings rattlesnakes out of hibernation along Colorado Front Range

If you encounter a snake and get bitten, experts recommend carrying a marker outdoors. You should draw a circle around the snakebite, note the time, and use the marker to keep track of the edge of the swelling every few minutes.

Morgan Jared, director for emergency services at HCA HealthONE Swedish, said this helps doctors figure out how much the venom has spread once you get to the hospital.

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Learn more about the Level 1 Trauma Center at HCA HealthONE Swedish