With the warmer weather, scorpions, snakes, spiders and other biting and stinging insects are emerging

With the warmer weather arriving, it is important to be cautious of the inhabitants in our area that bite and sting. Officials say Scorpions, Snakes, Spiders and other insects are emerging and it’s important to be conscious of where they might be hiding. Cleaning up around the house or yard, or just being outdoors presents opportunities for bites and stings. Officials say wearing proper clothing like closed toed shoes or work gloves greatly decreases the chance of receiving a bite or sting. While some bites or stings are simply painful, others can represent a true emergency so if you are unsure after receiving a bite or sting of its severity, seek medical attention immediately or call 911.

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