The Attleboro Fire Department is warning residents to take precautions after multiple sightings of a venomous copperhead snake in the area of Ten Mile River.
The snake is “not commonly seen in this region,” the fire department warned in a Facebook post. At least two dogs have been bitten by the snake, which has been seen near Milk Street.
“If you are in the area, please use caution. Avoid tall grass, leaf piles, or placing your hands or feet in areas you cannot see,” the fire department wrote.
The owner of one dog, a 2-year-old Labradoodle named Murph, told WCVB his pet was killed by a snake bite.
“It’s something you hear about in Texas, Louisiana, but you don’t hear about that here,” they told the station.
Anyone bitten by a copperhead should call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately, the fire department said. Residents should not try and capture or kill the snake, the department added.
“Copperhead bites are rarely fatal but can cause significant pain and swelling. Quick action can prevent complications,” the post reads.
Any sightings of the snake should be reported to the city’s animal control at 508-223-2222, extension 3241.
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