Loosen Up!

Doctors see all kinds of crazy things while working in the emergency room, but this one’s just crazy. This person was getting too cozy with a snake and ended up getting bitten and—even worse—desperately constricted. That’s got to leave a mark!

The reflexes that cause a snake to coil around someone’s arm are the same that cause it to bite someone’s flesh. So, the best way to get rid of this snake is to rub vinegar or alcohol on its face. We found this advice on SnakesForPets.com, so we don’t think having a snake around the house is as safe as advertised.