Health & WellbeingDog met non-venomous snake, now licking paw. What should I do?
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. Fortunately this was a nonvenomous snake! It is possible that Snickers got bit and may have a small wound, especially if he is licking the area. I recommend trying to examine his foot and see if there are any visible wounds. If he continues to seem irritated by his foot, i.e. keeps licking it, for longer than a day, I would have him seen by your veterinarian. If he has a wound, it can be become infected and even abscessed (pocket of infected fluid), if left unmanaged. I hope this is helpful!
Updated on September 24th, 2025