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Woman visits 3 medical facilities before receiving antivenom for copperhead bite
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Macey Timmerman, Debra Worley , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident, including the woman's experience and treatment, are available from the source.
A woman in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, experienced a copperhead snake bite while on her back porch. The incident occurred when she reached for a jasmine vine. The woman visited multiple medical facilities before receiving the necessary treatment.
She initially went to an urgent care center and then the emergency room, but neither had the required antivenom. Further details about the incident, including the woman's experience and treatment, are available from the source. The woman ultimately received antivenom at a third hospital, bringing an end to her search for proper treatment.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, experienced a copperhead snake bite while on her back porch. The incident occurred when she reached for a jasmine vine. The woman visited multiple medical…
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