"Snakebite is a common occurrence for pet cats and dogs across the globe and can be fatal," Dr Fry said. "This is primarily due to a condition called 'venom-induced consumptive coagulopathy' -- where an animal loses its ability to clot blood and sadly bleeds to death.

What happens if a cat gets snake bit?

If a cat has a snakebite, he or she might have pale or white cat gums and rapid heartbeat or rapid breathing. ... Some signs of a poisonous snakebite are two fang marks, pain, swelling, vomiting, difficulty breathing, possible paralysis, and convulsions. Treatment must begin as soon as possible after the bite.

How long does it take a snake to kill a cat?

There are approximately 600 types of snakes that are considered venomous with at least 200 of these considered very deadly. If a cat is unfortunate enough to encounter a venomous snake it can potentially kill a cat in a matter of minutes especially if it's the deadly kind.