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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 09:04 AM
Snake bite story (possibly Apocraphyl)


Two old cowboys, best pals for years, out on the range, sit on a log for a rest and rattler sneaks up and bites one ol boy right between the legs- most vulnerable spot a snake could bite.

The other ol boy saddles up, rides back to town as hard as he can ride- runs into the doctor's office, tells the doc the bad news, doc shakes his head and says "Got a big emergency and cannot help- but here is what you do.... ride back real quick, take this scalpel, make a small "x" cut and suck out the venom"

Ol boy rides back, pal is now lying on the ground clutching his throbbing part in agony and gasps, "Quick, what did the doc say?"

Other ol boy looks down, sadly shakes his head and sez, "Doc says you are gonna die"
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 09:51 AM
get a grip


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I have no reason to bs on this.. as I do SAR with the US C.G. and I train myself for a lot of outdoor med/sur/truama/shock/hypothremo...


if i am ever in need of SAR, i hope you are not on the SAR team!!
### so far no one else has come up with a good antisnake bite relieve on this thread, except to seek medical help..which not going to happen in the bush/desert/moutain's..so I'll go with the ignition spark..as I have read enough good reports on the result's..K & W:cool:
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 09:58 AM


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Originally posted by thebajarunner
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Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Be very careful!

Remember that many times you will not be close to your Vehicle.

Care a razor in you Snakebit kit incase you have to cut a small around where the Fangs went in and then Suck ou the Posion out with your Mouth or the Suction Cup if you have the right Kit.
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Your explanation of cornering the market on pesos ranks right alongside this piece of timely advice..... NOT.....


...or just amputate the bitten limb, problem solved!!!!!!!









That method of sucking the Posion went out with high button shoes . I f the person Sucking the Venom has bad teeth they are subject to die before the person that was bit.
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 10:13 AM


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Originally posted by J.P.
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Originally posted by mtgoat666
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Originally posted by thebajarunner
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Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Be very careful!

Remember that many times you will not be close to your Vehicle.

Care a razor in you Snakebit kit incase you have to cut a small around where the Fangs went in and then Suck ou the Posion out with your Mouth or the Suction Cup if you have the right Kit.
'


Your explanation of cornering the market on pesos ranks right alongside this piece of timely advice..... NOT.....


...or just amputate the bitten limb, problem solved!!!!!!!









That method of sucking the Posion went out with high button shoes . I f the person Sucking the Venom has bad teeth they are subject to die before the person that was bit.


Well, not quite. We as EMT's were still carrying "suction cups" around in our Snake Bite Kits 16 years ago (when I retired)------but you are right in that it is NOT the recommended action today I understand.

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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 11:15 AM


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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattleless_rattlesnake


Good information-also they are critically endangered!
Thanks for the information




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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 12:45 PM


In the movie 'Bajo California', Arce placed cut cactus pads against Damian's bite to draw out the venom.



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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 02:26 PM


Those little rattle snakes? :yes: Ever seen a big cotton mouth? He'll get your undivided attention.
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 02:37 PM


For me the Cotton Mouth Moccison is the most Dangerous to come in contact with. If you know about them Please be Carefull!!
Another snake is the "Coach Whip" which can actually "Whip you if you get close enough. All snakes should be handles with care.

I am hoping that the snake I planted on Catalana will cross beed with the Texas Balck
diamonds with out Rattlers, then I can take several of them and transplant in the Dens around Sweetwater to see what will happen.
Will be interesting to see if they will have Rattles or Not.

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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 02:40 PM


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Another snake is the "Coach Whip" which can actually "Whip you if you get close enough.


ooooh....that sounds exciting. Hope she doesn't leave any nasty marks. :lol::lol:
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 03:50 PM


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Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
For me the Cotton Mouth Moccison is the most Dangerous to come in contact with. If you know about them Please be Carefull!!
Another snake is the "Coach Whip" which can actually "Whip you if you get close enough. All snakes should be handles with care.

I am hoping that the snake I planted on Catalana will cross beed with the Texas Balck
diamonds with out Rattlers, then I can take several of them and transplant in the Dens around Sweetwater to see what will happen.
Will be interesting to see if they will have Rattles or Not.
Skeet

Skeet, isn't that messin' with the natural order of life?

Maybe not, afterall dogs and cats were created by humans seletive and cross breeding wild animals. Dogs and cats are man's best friends, now! Maybe Skeet's cross species snakes will be some future generation pet (or taste treat)?



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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 03:50 PM


A "Coach Whip" is an amazing snake. Have seen two. One of 'em went up a tree faster than I can type this. They're very fast. Their belly scales makes a buzzing sound as they move across the ground. They're very fast!:biggrin:
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 03:51 PM


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Quote:
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Another snake is the "Coach Whip" which can actually "Whip you if you get close enough.


ooooh....that sounds exciting. Hope she doesn't leave any nasty marks. :lol::lol:


damn, Dennis! doncha know those marks only last a coupla hours?:light:




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A "Coach Whip" is an amazing snake. Have seen two. One of 'em went up a tree faster than I can type this. They're very fast. Their belly scales makes a buzzing sound as they move across the ground. They're very fast!:biggrin:


Saw and photographed one by San Gregorio (SE of San Borja)... They are called that name because of their speed, so a photo was lucky! http://vivabaja.com/401/page6.html




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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 03:56 PM


A Coach Whip is a thing of wonder. All you clowns can make light of it, but it's an amazing creature.;D
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 05:18 PM
Skeet- help meunderstand your plan


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I am hoping that the snake I planted on Catalana will cross beed with the Texas Balck
diamonds with out Rattlers, then I can take several of them and transplant in the Dens around Sweetwater to see what will happen.
Will be interesting to see if they will have Rattles or Not.

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Are you trying to grow rattles on Baja snakes
or develop no-rattle Texas snakes??

If the former, I think you should leave ecology to work itself out without your help,

If the latter, I suspect that your popularity index will suffer some around the old Texas rancho the first time one of them "Silent Sams" nuzzles up along some unsuspecting ankle and does his business....]

Just my observation, but it might have some very unforseen consequences.
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 05:28 PM


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Quote:
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I am hoping that the snake I planted on Catalana will cross beed with the Texas Balck
diamonds with out Rattlers, then I can take several of them and transplant in the Dens around Sweetwater to see what will happen.
Will be interesting to see if they will have Rattles or Not.

Skeet


Are you trying to grow rattles on Baja snakes
or develop no-rattle Texas snakes??

If the former, I think you should leave ecology to work itself out without your help,

If the latter, I suspect that your popularity index will suffer some around the old Texas rancho the first time one of them "Silent Sams" nuzzles up along some unsuspecting ankle and does his business....]

Just my observation, but it might have some very unforseen consequences.


Anyone have any experience or thoughts regarding the leather "leggings" the Mexicans wear while in the bush???
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 05:37 PM


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A "Coach Whip" is an amazing snake. Have seen two. One of 'em went up a tree faster than I can type this. They're very fast. Their belly scales makes a buzzing sound as they move across the ground. They're very fast!:biggrin:


Saw and photographed one by San Gregorio (SE of San Borja)... They are called that name because of their speed, so a photo was lucky! http://vivabaja.com/401/page6.html

Not many people have ever seen one.:D
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 07:37 PM


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Another snake is the "Coach Whip" which can actually "Whip you if you get close enough.


ooooh....that sounds exciting. Hope she doesn't leave any nasty marks. :lol::lol:


Dennis, you're thinking of a couch whip.




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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 09:09 PM
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HOLA amigo's,,I'm still looking for a good response !! what do you do with a rattle snake bite ??? :cool:
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[*] posted on 5-26-2012 at 09:34 PM
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HOLA amigo's,,I'm still looking for a good response !! what do you do with a rattle snake bite ??? :cool:
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