Eight different species of non-venomous snakes of the Colubridae family, and three different species of poisonous snakes of the Viperidae family are native in Slovenia. In the period bet­ween 1999 and October of 2008, 39 snake bites were reported to the Poison Control Centre. The most common clinical findings in snake bite victims are discernible fang marks, rapid­ly progressive swelling, pain, ecchymosis, lymphangitis, and regional lymphadenitis. Syste­mic signs of envenomation can be delayed and include gastrointestinal symptoms, hypotension, shock, respiratory distress, as well as other cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic symp­toms and signs. First aid treatment involves immobilization of the limb, reassurance and rapid transportation to a health care facility. Good symptomatic and supportive care represents the mainstay of treatment of snake bite victims. Use of antivenom (e. g. Viper venom antise­rum, European (equine)) is indicated in the case of severe local and pronounced or prolonged systemic signs of poisoning.