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Types of Poisons

Bites & Stings

Kansas is a beautiful state full of stunning landscapes, but sometimes the great outdoors can cause problems in the form of a bite or sting from one of our peskier residents.

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Find out from the Kansas Poison Center how to treat insect stings and prevent getting stung by bees, yellow jackets, wasps and other stinging insects.
Learn more about Stinging Insects

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Ticks are small, bloodsucking parasites. Most tick bites are painless and cause only minor signs and symptoms, but some ticks transmit bacteria that causes illnesses.
Learn more about Ticks

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Get information on common types of venomous (poisonous) snakes found in Kansas and how to handle snake bites from the Kansas Poison Center.
Learn more about Venomous Snakes
Get information about what to do if bitten by a black widow or brown recluse spider from the Kansas Poison Center.
Learn more about Venomous Spiders