Snake Bite Archive

Maryland Critters that Bite and Sting

Emily Bees, Black Widow, Copperhead, Hornets, Jellyfish, Rattlesnake, Snake, Snake Bite, Spider, Ticks, Wasps Leave a Comment

A collage with a copperhead snake, black widow spider, and an Atlantic sea nettle jellyfish

Although most critters in Maryland are beneficial to the ecosystem, some can bite or sting humans, potentially causing an injury.

Meet Our Experts: Heather M.

Guest Staff Health Care Professional, Medicine, Pharmacist, Pharmacy School, Retail Pharmacy, Snake Bite, Toxicology Leave a Comment

One of the goals of our eAntidote blog is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center (MPC), as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A to get to know one specialist: Heather Mialki.

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