A case of snakebite is being presented in which the bite mark was located on the head of the victim. Bites over such sites could be missed easily while conducting postmortem examination. This paper highlights the importance of searching for fang marks from head to toe in alleged cases of snakebite. Hairy areas such as over the scalp should be shaved off and cleaned. The possibility of bite marks being present in unusual sites must always borne in mind.
Snakebite, Fang marks
