According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 7,000-8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year. Snake season is mid-March to mid-November.

Rafael Freitas tells PEOPLE about his ordeal and shares advice for anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation Courtesy of Rafael Freitas; Getty Rafael Freitas loves to go hiking and camping ...

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Snakes live just about everywhere. From black rat snakes in the garden to rattlers out West, they’re simply a part of many healthy ecosystems. It’s the venomous snakes and the giant, bone-crushing ...