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Dog Bitten By Snake Rescued From CT State Park Dog Bitten By Snake Rescued From CT State Park
Dog Bitten By Snake Rescued From CT State Park A dog rescued from a Connecticut state park had been bitten by a copperhead snake. The dog was rescued in New Haven County from Sleeping Giant State Park by Hamden County Animal Control employees and Hamden County Fire Department members on Wednesday, June 12. Animal control officials and the dog's owner initially thought he had twisted his leg while hiking in treacherous terrain. Hamden Animal Control The dog was carried out in the park by firefighters Mike Onofrio and J.P. Christini, Animal Control Officers Barbara Godejohn, Sarah Roberts, the dog owner, and a Good Samaritan, Brian Sc…

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Dogs Bitten In Face By Rattlesnake In Yard Of CT Home Dogs Bitten In Face By Rattlesnake In Yard Of CT Home
Dogs Bitten In Face By Rattlesnake In Yard Of CT Home Two pet dogs were rushed to a Connecticut veterinary clinic after they were bitten by a rattlesnake. Pieper Veterinary reported that a 3-year-old Vizsla named Tanner and a 10-year-old Miniature Pinscher mix named Listo were both bitten in the face by a timber rattlesnake in Hartford County in the yard of their Glastonbury home on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Their owner rushed them to the veterinarian's emergency room in Middletown, and the dogs were given medications and anti-venom. "Most veterinary hospitals in Connecticut do NOT carry anti-venom as it is expensive and has a short shelf-life," Piep…

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by Nicole Valinote
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'Remain Calm': CT DEEP Offers Guidance For Snake Encounters 'Remain Calm': CT DEEP Offers Guidance For Snake Encounters
'Remain Calm': CT Deep Offers Guidance For Snake Encounters During the time of year when snakes are most active, Connecticut officials have released guidance on how residents should react when encountering snakes on their property.  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued the guidance on Friday, July 29. “Snakes are often needlessly killed by people because of mistaken identity, fear, and misunderstanding,” said Jenny Dickson, DEEP Wildlife Division director. “If you unexpectedly come across a snake, the snake is likely as startled as you are. The best course of action is to remain calm. All snakes will ret…

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by Nicole Valinote