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The venom of Virginia’s poisonous snakes is primarily hemotoxic; it destroys blood and lymph cells. This process generally takes a little time and the snake bite victim can usually reach medical help before any major damage is done.
“You're in good shape if you can get to the hospital in a half hour to an hour," Dr. Krebser said. He noted that the speed with which the venom takes effect depends on how many times the victim was bitten, the location of the bite, how long it has been since the snake last struck and other factors.
Dr. Krebser suggested that the reptile be brought to the hospital if possible to determine positively if it's poisonous and to what species it belongs. He added, however, that universal antivenom effective against all types of poisonous snakes is available.
He advised against "do-ity ourself" emergency snake bite first aid unless the first aider knows how to incise
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