Snakes are found almost everywhere on earth and it is easy for your pet to come in contact with one. Even though snakes will shy away from contact there are poisonous snakes out there that can cause serious problems. The severity of the bite usually depends on the size of the snake compared with the size of your pet, number of bites, and amount of venom injected. Because it is difficult to determine the difference between a harmless and deadly bite, quick medical attention is absolutely necessary from any snake bite.