Yes snake venom can be absorbed through the skin. In fact it is the most common way that people are exposed to venom. Snakebites usually occur when someone steps on a snake or tries to catch one. The snake’s fangs puncture the skin and the venom is injected. The venom then begins to break down the tissue and blood vessels causing pain swelling and tissue damage.
There are a few case reports of people who have absorbed snake venom through their skin but it is not clear how common this is. One case involved a man who was handling a snake and it struck him on the hand. The venom began to cause pain and swelling within minutes. Another case involved a woman who was removing a snake from her swimming pool. The snake bit her on the hand and the venom began to cause pain and swelling within minutes.
Venom can also be absorbed through the mucous membranes such as the eyes nose or mouth. This is typically not as dangerous as a snakebite but can still be painful and cause tissue damage. In one case a man was handling a snake and it spit venom into his eye. The venom caused severe pain and swelling within minutes.
It is important to seek medical attention if you are exposed to snake venom even if you do not think you were bitten. Venom can be absorbed through the skin and cause serious health complications.
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