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Rattlesnakes are a type of venomous pit viper found in many areas of the US. The most common symptoms of a rattlesnake bite are pain and swelling of the affected area, but more severe symptoms, such as bleeding and muscle weakness, can occur. Many rattlesnake bites require hospitalization and treatment with antivenom.
In 2020, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for over 2.1 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 15 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one- and two-year-olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising more than a third of poison exposures (38%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
Water beads contain superabsorbent polymers that can expand to hundreds of times their original size after exposure to water. These beads can cause life-threatening intestinal blockages if swallowed. Some water beads also contain a chemical called acrylamide, but its toxicity is mostly related to repeated consumption of large amounts—not to a single ingestion.
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Abrus precatorius beans (also known as rosary peas or jequirity beans) are distinctive-looking red seeds with a black spot that are commonly used in jewelry and toys, especially from foreign sources. The entire plant is toxic, but the beans are highly toxic to humans. If eaten, A. precatorius seeds can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
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Bubble lights may contain methylene chloride. If swallowed or absorbed through the skin, methylene chloride becomes carbon monoxide inside the body.
Coral snakes usually have a pattern of red, black, and yellow (or white) colored rings that span their bodies. Although uncommon, coral snake bites can potentially lead to severe neurotoxicity, including complete respiratory failure, if left untreated. All suspected envenomations should be evaluated and monitored in a hospital for at least 24 hours due to the delayed onset of symptoms.
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