The Office of Behavioral Health maintains two state psychiatric hospitals at Central Louisiana State Hospital (CLSH) in Pineville, LA, and the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS) in Jackson, LA.
A snakebite is an injury caused by the bite of a snake. It often results in two puncture wounds from the animal's fangs. Sometimes poisoning from the bite may occur.This may result in redness, swelling, and severe pain at the area, which may take up to an hour to appear. snakebite is an injury caused by the bite of a snake. It often results in two puncture wounds from the animal's fangs. Sometimes poisoning from the bite may occur.
1 A snake s striking distance is about 1/2 the total length of the snake. 2  If bitten, note the color and shape of the snake s head to help with treatment. 3  Keep bite victims still and calm to slow the spread of venom in case the snake is poisonous. 4  Seek medical attention as soon as possible.